Meet Our Team
The talented athletes who make up the MSU Ski and Snowboard Team
Executive Board
Meet our team leadership
Nicholas Uhazie
President
Junior
Major: Psychology
Hometown: White Lake, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Bio
Hello everyone my name is Nicholas Uhazie, and I am honored to serve as your Alpine Ski and Snowboard Team President. I'm looking forward to a smooth and successful season, filled with unforgettable memories both on and off the slopes for every team member. Like many of you, I grew up taking every opportunity to hit the slopes, and ski racing has been a lifelong passion of mine. Outside of skiing, I enjoy waterskiing and wake surfing. I'm excited to collaborate with our dedicated E-board members to make this an incredible year for our team. Let's make the most of it Go Green!
Favorite Memory
"My favorite USCSA memory was going to 2025 Nationals"
Jack Gurski
Vice President
Bio
Why Yoo Hoo! It's ya boy Gurski, back at it and ready to ride the bull into the new year as your Vice President! I'm here to make sure everything runs extra smooth this year—and the only way to do that is by keeping all my skieple fat and happy with delicious meals and good times. Looking forward to seeing y'all out on the slopes! Who knows, if you're lucky, you might just catch a glimpse of my raw talent in the park... But until then peace and love y'all!
Rayna Freeman
Secretary
Senior
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Sylvan Lake, MI
Event: Snowboarding
Bio
Hello beautiful people! I'm rayna freeman, your seasoned snowboard racer who's been shredding the slopes with the team for years. This season I'm excited to plan fun and unique events that will keep everybody stoked and smiling. A bit about me: I am a kinesiology major with dreams of becoming a chiropractor, so if you need a quick adjustment after a gnarly run, I've got your back- literally. When I'm not racing down the mountain, you can find me hiking or thrifting. Looking forward to an awesome year filled with fresh pow and good vibes. Catch ya on the slopes!
Favorite Memory
"Winning gold in slope style 😎"
Jacob Chereson
Treasurer
Senior
Bio
I'm a senior in Fisheries and Wildlife, and while I don't race, I'm really hoping to grow the freestyle side of the team and help us compete at a high level in that.
Isabella Rossey
Social Chair
Sophomore
Major: Nursing
Hometown: Rochester, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Bio
Hi, I'm Bella! I'm excited to bring a fresh perspective to our social media and highlight both racers and non-racers. I love skiing especially with a good group and solid snow. Traveling is one of my favorite things (Italy's my favorite so far), and random fun fact — I was scared of The Karate Kid until 10th grade, for no real reason. I'm looking forward to our year to come!
Favorite Memory
"Parents Weekend and getting to hang out with everyone's families!"
Team Members
Our amazing athletes
Kate Thomas
Junior
Major: Sustainable Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
Hometown: Park City, Utah
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"My first time racing in Michigan! Being from Utah it's just so different but I'm just happy there is skiing!"
Aiden Lewandowski
Senior
Major: Chemical Engineering
Hometown: Traverse City, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Racing in Oregon at the National Championships"
Matthew Taylor
Sophomore
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Watching Grayson and Brett both miss the last gate in gs back to back"
Lucy McCarthy
Sophomore
Major: Public Relations
Hometown: White Lake, MI
Event: Snowboarding
Favorite Memory
"Winning"
Kai Widmer
Sophomore
Major: Business Management
Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI
Event: Snowboarding
Favorite Memory
"Racing for the first time"
Evan Wilson
Junior
Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Milford, MI
Event: Snowboarding
Favorite Memory
"2025 snowboard team beating the breaks off everybody every race"
Lila Warren
Sophomore
Major: Pre-Nursing
Hometown: Traverse City, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Cheering on both our ski and snowboard team at regionals!"
Logan Calopisis
Senior
Major: Construction Management
Hometown: Rochester, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Coaching at Nationals"
Caitlyn Blasch
Sophomore
Major: Kinesiology
Hometown: Plymouth, MI
Event: Snowboarding
Favorite Memory
"my favorite memory from ski team this year was the cross dress night. everyone went all out for the theme and it was a lot of fun."
Julia Adenot
Sophomore
Major: International Relations and Journalism
Hometown: Northville, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"My USCSA memory is getting to go to Marquette for regionals because the race course is a lot more challenging then the Otsego ones which is fun and exciting!"
Simon Brockmeyer
Sophomore
Major: Business
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Seeing Owen at the start of every race"
Ashton Holland
Senior
Major: Finance
Hometown: Grand Rapids
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Getting to race against the team and meet new people from other schools"
Kaden Luttenberger
Sophomore
Major: Civil Engineering
Hometown: Commerce, MI
Event: Snowboarding
Favorite Memory
"MSU sweeping at otsego every weekend for snowboard racers"
Jacob Saltsman
Senior
Major: Applied Engineering Sciences
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Regionals in Marquette"
Mikaela Williams
Junior
Major: Physiology
Hometown: Northville, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Regionals at Marquette!"
Hunter Halstead
Senior
Major: Economics
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"I enjoyed the time I got to spend in Oregon Last year with the team, even though it was windy and snowy, I think we had a great time out there and placed well for our first time out."
Teegan McLeod
Junior
Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Clarkston, MI
Event: Alpine Skiing
Favorite Memory
"Parent's Weekend!"
Jake Laehn
Sophomore
Major: Political science
Hometown: Plymouth, Wisconsin
Event: Snowboarding
Favorite Memory
"On the day I first raced I didn't have a bib and didn't think I was racing. So thirty minutes before the race started I rushed to the hill to try and get a bib but didn't end up getting one so I just left. Until I got called and was told I didn't need one so I rushed back over to where the race was and just hopped in the back of the line."