Whenever possible, please direct all inquiries to the club president.

• President : Nick Beatty

Nick is a senior here at the University of Iowa. He's majoring in English and minoring in Anthropology. He grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but now lives here in Iowa City. He's been fencing since his freshman year at Iowa. He's a B09 in Epee and the 2009 state champion for Epee. This year he hopes to continue the steady growth of the fencing club. The other colleges in the MFC have taken notice of Iowa's growth and labeled us as a club-team that's on the rise. This year Nick is going to prove just how right they are ;)

• Vice-President : Luke Voelz

Luke Voelz is a sophomore majoring in English and Journalism. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he spent 4 years on the Waukesha Catholic Memorial fencing team, including one year as the captain of the men's foil team. In addition, he practiced fencing extensively at the Wisconsin Fencing Academy. He takes pride in teaching the art of fencing and is looking forward to help lead the University of Iowa team.

• Secretary : Adam Rains

  Adam Rains is a senior here at the University of Iowa. He's majoring in political science and plans to complete a double major in either philosophy or religious studies, minoring in whichever he doesn't pick up as his second major. He was born in Tupelo Mississippi, and has lived in Texas and Tennessee as well. He has lived in Iowa City sense he was in the 2nd grade. Adam enjoys the ferocious aggressive style of saber fencing and is extremely ambitious. He hopes to earn his E this year, and help to propel the U of I fencing club to yet even greater heights.

• Treasurer : Thom Uphoff

  Thom Uphoff is a sophomore and a business major. Iowan born and raised, he has a lot of pride in being a Hawkeye and in seeing the program do well. If anyone needs help either in the beginner's class or on the collegiate team, he will give as much assistance as possible. He believes in order for the club to keep heading in the right direction, it will be in the hands of the younger members to keep up past ambitions.

• Webmaster : Tonya Vrba

  Tonya Vrba is a sophomore at the University of Iowa and is majoring in Journalism and International Studies. She grew up in the small town of Grand Mound, Iowa. Fencing is one of the most exhilarating and enjoyable sports she has ever participated in, and she hopes to continue to improve her skills and stay active in the sport throughout and after college. As webmaster, she hopes to keep the world up to date with the activities of the fencing club and give all who are interested in seeing, visiting, or participating in the club a source of reliable information.

• Armourer : Ron Herman

Please contact us at hawkeye.fencing@gmail.com