Serving the Great Lakes Bay Region
Bay Regional Fencing Alliance
COACHES
Nathan Bass
Foil Coach
Nathan has been fencing foil for over 20 years. He trained for a few years under Maestro Leonid Shapiro out of RFC. He was a founding member of Three Rivers Fencing Club in Midland, Michigan. He instructed fencing courses and coached at Central Michigan University for 5 years.
Jonathan Owens-
Coach & Armorer
Jonathan has been fencing since 2007. He is currently coaching the intermediate and advanced classes.
Zachary Green-
Coach
Zach began fencing in 2010 and hasn't looked back. He is rated a D24 in foil and epee and has attended two Junior Olympics. He is also a two-time winner of the Michigan Division's Iron Man award
Matt Oxie
Coach/Secretary
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Matt joined BRFA in 2023 and fences all three weapons.
BOARD MEMBERS
Matthew Jacbos
President
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Carrie Owens
Treasurer
Carrie is a stay at home/homeschool mom. She is a co-owner of BRFA and has served as Treasurer since the club's forming in 2016.
She has won the Michigan Division Iron Woman award 4 times since she started fencing in 2007.
Scott Green
Tournament Director
Scott has been involved as a club volunteer since 2010 due to his son, Zachary's, involvement in fencing. In 2016, Scott made the jump and started fencing himself.
IN MEMORIAM
Tom Evangelisti 2017
"The Next Touch."
Though Tom got involved in fencing in his later years, his love for fencing caused him to be quite active in USA Fencing both on the Divisional and National levels. He held office of Division Chair for multiple years. Tom competed in all three weapons over the years , but settled down to fencing, almost exclusively, foil. He was dedicated to teaching others the sport he loves.