Meet And Join Our Team

“Mr. Positive Vibes” was born in Baltimore and raised in Annapolis MD. In 2008, he started working for a valet company downtown where he grew passionate about the history of Annapolis and its waterways. Kevin graduated from Virginia Tech in 2010 with a degree in Nutrition & Exercise and prior to starting Capital SUP in 2014, he had a 5 year run as a Master Trainer at 24 Hour Fitness in Annapolis. In the off-season months, he is a licensed Medicare, Health and Life Insurance agent. 

In 2017 Kevin co-founded the Live Water Foundation where he still serves on the board of directors and helps to run the multiple community giveback programs of the organization

In 2022 Kevin welcomed his first daughter Lilleighann Haigis into the world

Kevin keeps his time busy but encourages the importance of a healthy work/life balance. He lives by a self-motto that keeps him driven for more realizing anything is possible.

“Don’t say no, say How?”

Marissa Walch grew up on Lake Norman in NC, went to school at Wrightsville Beach in NC and then moved to Baltimore, MD in 2011. She started practicing yoga in California in 2009 as well as paddling and then trained at the Wilmington Yoga Center for her 200 hour followed by Charm City Yoga for her advanced training and then has completed many certifications since then including: TRX Training, SUP Yoga Teacher Training, Spinning, Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, etc.

During this time she was already working full time teaching group fitness classes, leading retreats, yoga workshops, as well as virtual and in person personal training. The yoga studio became Marissa’s home as well as being on the water. She loves sharing her creative sequencing with all bodies and provides opportunities for building full body strength, developing flexibility and injury prevention. Her classes are mainly a vinyasa based sequence, powerful, therapeutic and relaxing. Fun Fact: Marissa has her own YouTube Channel – www.YouTube.com/MarissaWalch

Jack is an Annapolis native where he has established himself as an enthusiastic nature photographer and environmental scientist. Jack brings a keen understanding of local wildlife and aquatic ecosystems to our team, and uses photography as a tool to drive conversations on how we relate to the environment.

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As the Guide Leader for our Eco Tours and Adventure Paddles, Jack immerses participants in the natural world around us to identify wildlife and educate paddlers on the wonders of the Chesapeake Bay. Jack’s upbeat style and wealth of nature knowledge ensure that you will come away with interesting new facts on wildlife, plants, and ecology!

Brendan is an Odenton based photographer and graphic designer. He spent much of his childhood in the forests of West County, learning about the environment and exploring. Brendan graduated from Towson University with a degree in Graphic Design and shifted from photographing sports to wildlife after the pandemic shut down many sporting events. Through this he reconnected with his love for the environment and kayaking which brought him to Capital SUP. His photography serves as an outlet for sharing his journeys and educating the public about the world around them.

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With a passion for the environment and history, Brendan brings a unique perspective to each paddle location while eager to share the stories that are found around us. With each trip he seeks to connect paddlers to the animals and people that inhabit or may once have inhabited the area.

Maleah Sims was born and raised in Annapolis Maryland. She grew up in Eastport learning many facts about the outdoors and specifically the bay.  

In summer of 2021 , Maleah discovered Capital SUP by exploring the hidden gems of her city. She took a SUP yoga class and immediately fell in love with paddling. That very next year she worked as an ambassador for Capital SUP and got involved with the GROM Camp and Live Waters Junior Wai Koa program.

In 2022 Maleah graduated with her Bachelors degree in Dance and Movement studies from Bowie State University and plans on becoming a dance educator in the near future. With her new found love of paddling her goal is to show everyone the beauty right in our backyard , while staying fit and having fun. 

Madeline Goldberg is a doctor of physical therapy and certified Pilates instructor from Rockville, MD. She grew up doing gymnastics, where she began her curiosity for movement sciences and body mechanics. She went on to receive a B.S. in exercise science and a doctorate of physical therapy from University of Maryland. Madeline has now been a certified Pilates instructor for 9 years and incorporates it into her physical therapy practice.

After living in Denver, CO for 3 years, she has now returned to her home state of Maryland! Madeline owns her own physical therapy business called, AT THE CORE in Annapolis. She just got married in October, bought a house, and is excited to be closer to family and spend time on the water!

Becky has been a fitness professional since 2002. She went to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and earned her B.S. in Exercise Sports Science in 2003. She has been a Personal Trainer, Spin instructor, and group fitness instructor since then. She has worked in several clubs and studios in her career and has many long term clients (15 years!) Becky has worked with all sorts of special populations , such as clients with: Crohn’s disease, fibromyalgia, pregnancy, post partum, torn meniscus, back issues, shoulder issues, arthritis, PTSD, depression, etc. She has won Best Spin instructor for 3 years in a row, and best personal trainer in her area. She is passionate about training and wellness.

She also co-runs an online fitness platform called FOMO-Fitness Online Makes Opportunity. Becky meets people where they are and teaches her clients daily habits that lead to overall better health. She knows that movement, eating well, and mindset are key pieces to a healthy and fulfilling life. She coaches her clients to set goals, eat well, and guides them toward a balanced outlook on all things.

Tracy Devine’s (RYT200, RPYT) love of the water was born on the crystal-clear lakes of Maine and nurtured over time off the beaches of Montauk, NY and here on the Chesapeake Bay.  

Tracy offers alignment-based SUP yoga and meditation and approaches her classes with a focus on inclusion and light-hearted play. Teaching since 2013, she’s a firm believer that we all need time to get outside, slow down, breathe, and sometimes just laugh a bit! 

Tracy holds a WPA Level 1 certificate and additional certifications in Aerial, SUP Yoga, Pregnancy, Baby & Me, Children’s Yoga, and TRX Suspension Training. She has participated in a few SUP races, but her true love is a good, long recreational paddle with her family or friends.

When she is not teaching, she works as an independent events consultant, helping conservation- and community-based non-profit organizations enhance their relationships through strategic planning, communications, and the design and execution of high-end events. Tracy lives in Catonsville, MD with her husband, two children- Maya and Keller, and one very lazy yellow lab named Gentle Ben. 

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Jack has grown up at Capital SUP, entering his first SUP race in the summer of 2015, and has been competing in races up & down the East Coast ever since! A regular at race training, he enjoys the competition and the camaraderie among all the local paddlers. This is Jack’s sixth summer as an official team member where he loves being on the water and sharing his knowledge with new and seasoned paddlers alike.

Off the water, you’ll find Jack running, mountain biking or pretty much anything that keeps him outside. Outside of the summer, Jack is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland.

Bryan has almost two decades of environmental education, water sports pursuits, public outreach and team building experience to his credit. He has a B.A. in Marketing/Psychology and a MEd. in Post-Secondary Education from Salisbury University.

Bryan is passionate about the outdoors and has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine; kayaked the length of the Chesapeake Bay from Havre de Grace, MD to the Atlantic Ocean, and as a lifeguard, lived in a tent on the beach at Assateague State Park. He holds current certifications as a Wilderness First Responder, Maryland Master Naturalist, AA County Watershed Steward and an ACA level 2 instructor/guide.  Bryan lives in Annapolis near the shores of the Severn River and enjoys swimming, fishing, paddling, cooking, birding, beekeeping and moonlights as a DJ.

Marissa grew up in Crofton, MD not far from Annapolis. Currently, she is in her last semester at Towson University, studying as a marketing major and film minor.  She is passionate about preserving the environment, she enjoys photography, and is looking forward to merging her passions together while interning with Capital SUP for Spring 2023.

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With a background in dance and love for the outdoors, Marissa is stoked to improve her paddling skills and spend her summer on the water. Her skills in marketing and excitement for something new make her a great addition to the team!

Our Seasonal Dock Staff keep our shop up and running smoothly in-season here at Capital SUP! They are stoked to set you up with your rental gear & safely launch you on to the water. We are so appreciative of our awesome team!

Join our team and be apart of the east coast leader in paddling experiences & services that bring together communities through paddling and passion, that’s spawned from an internal culture of Positive Vibes! Through our growth, we will nurture you to become a leader on the water and in life. Contact Us – Tell us about yourself and why you want to be a part of the Team!

Email us at [email protected] for an application.