Meet Our Founding Board

Meet Our Founding Board

Meet Our Founding Board

Blue Hawk Aquatics Foundation was founded by leaders who believe every young swimmer deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, they are building an organization dedicated to scholarships, mentorship, community impact, and expanding access to competitive swimming for future generations.

Blue Hawk Aquatics Foundation was founded by leaders who believe every young swimmer deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Together, they are building an organization dedicated to scholarships, mentorship, community impact, and expanding access to competitive swimming for future generations.

William L. Kiss

William L. Kiss

William L. Kiss

Founder & President

Bill founded Blue Hawk Aquatics Foundation with a vision of expanding access to competitive swimming and creating life-changing opportunities for athletes through scholarships, mentorship, and community support. His long-term vision includes developing a permanent aquatic center that serves swimmers and families for generations.

Kurt Kovach

Kurt Kovach

Kurt Kovach

Director & Secretary

Kurt has helped guide Blue Hawk Aquatics Foundation from its earliest stages. He is committed to expanding opportunities for young swimmers, strengthening the Foundation’s community partnerships, and supporting a lasting mission built on access, mentorship, and continued growth.

Gavin Loughlin

Treasurer

Gavin brings a background in finance and a lifelong passion for aquatics to the Foundation. A 2025 Monmouth University graduate with a BS in Finance and an MBA, he swam for five years, served as team captain, and helped set a school relay record. Now a Capital Markets Analyst in New York City, Gavin brings leadership, discipline, and a student-athlete’s perspective to his board service.

Our Commitment

Our Commitment

Our Commitment

The Founding Board is committed to stewarding Blue Hawk Aquatics Foundation with integrity, transparency, and a long-term vision that expands access to swimming while investing in the next generation of athletes.

The Founding Board is committed to stewarding Blue Hawk Aquatics Foundation with integrity, transparency, and a long-term vision that expands access to swimming while investing in the next generation of athletes.

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