Meet the Senior Members of DragonBoat Z

Meet the experienced paddlers who bring skill, personality, and team energy to every practice and race.

Jennifer Gutierrez

Content Alchemist

Jennifer is a proud mom to a diverse crew of human, furry, and scaly babies. In 2019, what started as a casual afternoon watching her kids practice turned into a lifelong obsession when her best friend practically forced her onto a dragon boat. Fast forward to today, and the sport is permanently woven into her DNA. For the past two seasons, she has pulled double-duty as a paddler and captain for two different adult teams at the same time. The legacy continues at home, too, with two of her children still actively competing and keeping the family's festival tradition alive.

Gabriel Green

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Bio is in the mail. Expecting it by 2078.

Micah Ripperger

Training Arc in progress... Role unlocked soon.

This space is intentionally left blank (because I have writer's block).

Michael Quam

Rowing Stats: Maxed. Role Stats: Unknown.

Bio pending. (In the meantime, assume I am a highly trained ninja).

Nikki Nutter

Games Master

I originally joined this team to be a part of the experience, and since then, I have made lasting friendships—including meeting my better half, Tim Tindle. We live locally in Dubuque with our two cats.

Trent Sanchez

Unlocking this Class requires 50 XP (and a name choice).

Under maintenance. I had a rough draft, but my cat walked across the keyboard.

Jacob Winders

waiting their Overpowered Isekai Title.

Currently brainstorming a bio that makes me sound way cooler than I am.

Bailey Sanchez

NPC (Awaiting Main Quest Assignment)

Drafting the perfect bio. Check back in 3 to 5 business days.

Dustin Riesselman

Human Outboard Motor

No gas required. Just food, caffeine, and bad decisions.

Owen Ripperger

Paddling the boat blindly until a title drops.

This bio is currently in witness protection.

Chris Buelow

Emperor of Recruitment

Chris Buelow, Coming off his first rookie year, hes stepping into his second season of dragon boat racing, and paddling deep with Dragonboat Z for round two, The technique is sharper, the drive is stronger, and the hunger to take home top spot in our bracket is real!!

Liam Ripperger

Paddling Power: 99. Decision Making: 0.

Pending submission. I lost the password to my own personality.

Tim Tindle

Production Compatriot

Left paddling ginger who is always in desperate need of leg space

Join the Team!

Interested in joining DragonBoat Z? We welcome new paddlers of all skill levels! Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a complete beginner, we have a place for you on our team. Come be a part of the adventure and help us make waves at the Dragon Boat Festival!

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