Meet the team

With a combined rowing experience of 30+ years, we have come together and made it our goal to help with your recruiting process! Meet our founders in the video below or set up an introductory call by visiting our plans page.

Hi, I’m Alex Kosarek. I’m also a senior studying economics at Columbia with hopes to eventually buy and run my own business. In high school, I rowed out of a club called Charlotte Youth Rowing, so I am knowledgeable about getting recruited to a top university from a small rural club. I have expertise in the academic and athletic side of the recruiting process and hope to be able to share my knowledge with other high school students who are interested in rowing at a top school.

Hi, I’m Alex Wildfang. A senior studying economics on the pre-law track at Columbia University. As both a Rural Recruitment member as well as a Take Columbia Home ambassador within the admissions department, I have seen firsthand how to maximize your potential without drastically altering your passions and interests.

Hi, I’m Aidan Walkeryee, the current captain of Columbia University’s Lightweight Rowing Team and a senior studying Computer Science in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. During high school, I rowed for Marin Rowing Association and was recruited by several top-tier universities. I am experienced in cultivating academic excellence through tutoring as well as helping students create the cohesive, compelling narratives required to get students into top schools.

Hi, my name is Alptug Kaynar. I am a current senior on Columbia Lightweight Rowing and am studying neuroscience on a premed track. In high school, I rowed out of Three Rivers Rowing Association and received recruiting attention from several Ivy Leagues. I am experienced in crafting compelling applications that grab the attention coaches and admissions committees. I hope to use my experience to help you achieve your academic and athletic goals.