Our Board
Our board is composed of devoted individuals who have been the backbone of our accomplishments,
William S. “Billy” Mackay
Chair | Class of 1980 | Holland, MI
Chair of FONDR since 2023, Billy rowed as a coxswain from 1976–1979 and now serves as Managing Director at Merrill Lynch. A former U.S. Government official under Reagan and Bush Sr., he brings decades of leadership experience. He and his wife Amy are proud parents to Ally (SMC ’24), her fiancée Nadine, and Carson (ND ’20). Eight members of the Mackay family are Notre Dame or Saint Mary’s alumni.
Mary Bustin
Treasurer | Class of 1978 | St. Louis, MO
A trailblazer in the early years of women’s rowing at Notre Dame, Mary joined as a freshman. She worked in IT before co-running a financial planning company with her husband Joe (ND ’76 rower). They raised four children—three of whom are military veterans—and remain deeply connected to ND through the NDames and broader alumni life. Founding member of NDames and still an active participant. Currently also serving as President of largest HOA in Missouri.
Bill “Pups” Landuyt
VP Fundraising | Class of 1978 | Oxford, NC
“Pups” is a retired global business executive now living on a 72-acre horse farm in North Carolina. A former Naval ROTC scholar and NYSE board member, he previously ran a therapeutic horsemanship nonprofit. Married with two adult daughters, he credits ND Rowing as the most character-building experience of his life.
Jay Ferriero
Board Member | Class of 1980 | Potomac, MD
Jay rowed for ND and served as Club Vice President and President. He is Chairman Emeritus of Capital Automotive, where he helped build the largest auto dealership real estate company in the U.S. With over four decades in finance, he’s a sought-after industry speaker. Jay and his wife Lyn have two daughters and six grandchildren. He serves on multiple nonprofit and university boards, including ND’s Mendoza Advisory Council and the Fitzgerald Institute of Real Estate.
John Younger
Board Member | Class of 1983 | Sausalito, CA
A former ND Rowing captain and member of the U.S. National Rowing Team, John is a tech entrepreneur with six successful ventures and several patents. He currently leads AI recruiting companies HireMojo and RecruiterShare. John studied Math and Computer Science at Notre Dame and earned further executive education from MIT Sloan. A lifelong innovator, he mentors startups and supports diversity in tech.
Richard “Dick” O’Malley
Secretary | Class of 1980 | Wilmette, IL
Dick was Co-Captain of Men and Boats and Oarsman of the Year before earning his JD at Illinois and practicing law for 35 years at Sidley Austin. He and his wife Anne raised four children—Conor, Elizabeth, Brian, and Katherine—and remain active in civic causes across Chicago. Dick still rows in Northern Michigan and champions pro bono legal work and Catholic education.
Paul D’Alessandro
Board Member | Class of 1982 | Tampa, FL
Paul is a nationally recognized nonprofit strategist and founder of High Impact Nonprofit Advisors. A licensed attorney and CFRE, he’s helped organizations raise over $1 billion and advises philanthropists on major gifts. He’s also a published author and speaker on the future of fundraising. Paul earned his BBA at Notre Dame and JD from St. John’s University.
Chris Lyons
VP Marketing | Class of 1980 | Philadelphia, PA
Chris rowed in the heavyweight 8 and was an All-American fencer at ND. He now leads several media brands as Group President at NAPCO Media and holds five tech patents. He and his wife Mari have been married 41 years and are parents to Mary Kate (ND ’11/’13) and Chris Jr. They love spending time with their grandson Liam.
Rob Wettach
VP Metrics & Website | Class of 1979 | Concord, MA
Captain of Men and Boats and an eight-semester rower, Rob helped launch the original ND rowing endowment with Fr. Hesburgh. He retired after 40 years as a Trane sales engineer. Rob and his wife have two sons and four grandchildren. He still rows his single scull and volunteers in his local community.
Bart Richards
VP Fundraising | Class of 1991 | Chicago, IL
Bart served as ND Rowing Club President and rowed in the Lightweight 8. A Managing Director at Claro Healthcare, he has a 30-year career in management consulting. Bart is a world champion in Masters rowing and actively volunteers in healthcare and finance nonprofits. He lives in Chicago and remains a dedicated supporter of Notre Dame rowing.
Kevin Mullane
Board Member | Class of 1982 | Cincinnati, OH
Kevin rowed four years at Notre Dame before serving as a U.S. Army Parachute Officer. Today, he’s a founding partner of Net Financial Consultants, where he advises families and businesses on financial and charitable strategies. Kevin earned his MBA from Dartmouth and holds multiple designations in finance and benefits consulting.
Kevin also served on active duty in the 82nd Airborne Division, United States Army, as a Parachute Officer and General’s Aide. After active duty, Kevin was on the General Staff for the 76th Infantry Division as a reserve officer. He remains deeply involved in family, service, and Notre Dame.
Jill DeLucia
Board Member | Class of 1978 | South Bend, IN
A former ND Women’s Rowing captain and coach, Jill led the team to wins at the Head of the Charles and MACRA in the early ’80s. She had a long career in IT and later co-founded South Bend Community Rowing. Jill remains active with the NDames and coaches adult women’s rowing camps around the country. She still rows regularly on the St. Joseph River.
Mike Murray
Board Member | Class of 1968 | Grosse Pointe, MI
Mike is a founding member of the ND Rowing Club. He spent over 40 years in accounting, tax planning, and retirement advising, and is still active in fiduciary work. He served in the Army National Guard and on numerous nonprofit boards in Michigan. Married to Catherine for 55 years, they have four children and 13 grandchildren. Mike enjoys sailing, fly fishing, and family travels.
Michael N. Lutkus
Board Member | Class of 2008 | Cleveland, OH
Michael rowed all four years at ND and was Alumni Relations Officer and Oarsman of the Year. He’s a Principal at Sg2, advising hospitals on growth strategy. He previously studied Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and French at ND and sang with the Chorale. Michael remains active in Ohio’s swim scene, coaching championship youth teams alongside his parents.
Gabriela Rivera
Board Member | Class of 2023 | Palo Alto, CA
Gabriela was a coxswain and President of the Notre Dame Men’s Rowing Team. She studied Economics and Global Affairs and is now a law student at Stanford. Her leadership on and off the water continues to inspire the next generation of ND rowing women and coxswains.
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Mark J. Davis
VP Marketing | Class of 1981 | Belgrade, MT
A Marine Corps veteran and former ND Rowing captain, Mark now serves as CFO of Heroes & Horses, a nonprofit for combat veterans. His diverse career spans media, finance, and startups. Mark and his wife Kris are proud parents to Madeline, a former Princeton rower and collegiate coach, and they live in Montana.
Don Leslie
Board Member | Class of 1992 | Buffalo, NY
Don rowed in the Head of the Charles and won gold at the Heart of Texas Regatta. After teaching high school, he built a career in IT and now serves as a Virtual CIO. He’s an active volunteer, sailor, and performs in local theater. Don has four children and remains deeply involved in the Buffalo community.
John Lariccia
John Lariccia | Class of 1992 | Atlanta, GA
John attended the University of Notre Dame and the University of Virginia School of Law. John is the CEO and Founder of WelcomeHome Software, which provides senior living operators and home care agencies innovative sales and marketing software. John resides in Atlanta with his wife and five children, two of whom are and members of the Class of 2027 at Notre Dame.