Board of Directors
Dan Flanigan - President
Board Member since: 2007
Term Expires: Dec. 2020
Dan and his wife helped to establish the Special Olympics Sailing program in the state of Maryland and at the International level, starting in 1983. He coaches the Baltimore County team which has trained at BCSC for the last 25 years, and the Baltimore City team which practices at DSC.
Dan is a lifelong sailor whose father founded Chesapeake Hobie Fleet 54, and he raced Hobie 16's for most of his life. Dan is currently racing Hobie 14's on the National circuit. His love of sailing and interest in making it accessible to all makes him passionate about the Community Learn-to-Sail programs that are at the core of BCSC.
Mitch Anastasio
Board Member since: 2019
Term Expires: Dec. 2021
Bob Battista - Secretary
Board Member since: 2011
Term Expires: Dec. 2019
Bob is a long time resident of Baltimore County, moving to Maryland from Connecticut as a teenager with his parents. He has been involved in water related activities since early childhood. A graduate of Towson High School, he attended Towson University. Bob retired from a career in construction management with Whiting-Turner in 2007 and utilizes his extensive construction knowledge to maintain the facilities at the Sailing Center. Bob has been involved with Special Olympics since 1981, and their sailing program at BCSC encouraged him to join the Board in 2011.
Stephanie Bruning
Board Member since: 2019
Term Expires: Dec. 2021
Stephanie Bruning is Associate Professor of Piano at Morgan State University. She has two award-winning music albums and numerous publications. Although she is passionate about molding young musicians, she also strives to bring the arts to populations who do not typically have access such as those in shelters and prisons. Stephanie learned how to sail when she and her husband bought a Bristol 29.9. They enjoyed several years of exploring various areas of the Chesapeake Bay with their two young children. Now that her children are older, they participate in the BCSC’s race team and camps each summer. Stephanie continues to improve her small boat handling skills through BCSC’s adult sailing classes and sailing on summer vacations in Michigan. She looks forward to helping with BCSC’s camp and community programs.
Jane Buscemi
Board Member since: 2019
Term Expires: Dec. 2021
Jane Buscemi is mother to four and a lovely wife. Jane learned about the Sailing Center many years ago though a Church Silent Auction, where she won sailing classes. She took the opportunity to enroll her youngest son in the summer camp. She became very involved as he grew though the programs, being one of the most helpful parents on the high school team and most valued volunteers. Now that her children are all grown, she spends even more time down here! She looks forward to helping with BCSC’s programs and events.
Edward Dryer
Board Member since: 2013
Term Expires: Dec. 2019
Edward owns and manages Atlantic Maritime Ship Supply, a Baltimore-based ship chandlery business. His three children have participated in BCSC programs for years, from optimist through high school race team, and the whole family comes out to BCSC whenever possible. His ambition, resources into the sailing supply lines, and his desire to keep BCSC moving forward make him a great board member.
Joe Fox- Vice President
Board Member since: 2016
Term Expires: Dec. 2020
Joe is a resident of Baltimore County, where he also owns and runs a business. Joe has been involved with BCSC since 2012, when his son learned how to sail at BCSC's summer camp. Joe looks forward to helping BCSC as it explores ways to expand and improve its programs.
George Good
Board Member since: 2008
Term Expires: Dec. 2020
George grew up sailing on various sloops out of Middle River, taking weekend adventures on the Bay with his family. When his father became more interested in racing, he and his brother would sail with him in Glenmar Sailing Association Wednesday Night Races, and later Tuesday Night Races in the harbor with BCYA. George's two children began sailing with Baltimore County Sailing Center's Learn to Sail classes, and son Matthew participated in the BCSC Travel Race Team for five seasons!
George joined the BCSC Board and assumed the duties of Treasurer until 2015. He is the owner of Frank's Pallet Service, and is responsible for the "bonfires" so many enjoy at BCSC events. In addition to his passion for BCSC, George has been active in his national trade organization, and has served as Treasurer, Vice-President, and President of his community association, and is active in many political campaigns.