Spotlight on UB Rowing Alumni James Susice

Name: James Susice

• Were you club or varsity or both:

  • Men’s Club

• Years you rowed at UB:

  • 2011-2013

• Walk on or experienced:

  • Walk on

• Favorite rowing memory:

  • During the spring season, our coach would hold additional, steady-state on the water practices for the varsity 8. Something about moving in sync for 2 hours, while the sun is out and you’re putting in the distance is just so serene, so peaceful and meditative. Well, I guess it’s between that and 3 seat accidently diving into the water after the coxswain toss.

• What rowing accomplishment are you most proud of:

  • Winning a gold at states (open 4+)

• Major:

  • Business

• Current occupation:

  • Director of Sales | Arrowhead Spring Vineyards

• Advice to current rowers:

  • You’re part of a team, embrace it. Never miss a practice, and support your teammates on and off the water.