Meet The Team

Christian Rickel

Pool Operations Manager

I graduated from Oakland University with a teaching degree. I played a ton of sports growing up, by favorites are football, basketball, and golf. I also like watching movies and playing video games.
My favorite Disney movie: Toy Story 3!

Austine Wright

General Manager

Hello my name is Austine. I have been at Goldfish since we opened! I have 3 kids and 1 dog.

My favorite Disney movie is: Wreck It Ralph.

Taylor Laitinen

Assistant General Manager

I have been with Goldfish for 10 years! I love meeting new swimmers and getting to know families at the front desk. I have a husband and 2 kids (Olivia and Grey). I have 3 cats. My favorite Disney movie is Wreck it Ralph!

Sydney Weiler

Front Desk

My name is Sydney. I am the youngest of 5 children. I love to travel and see new places. My favorite color is green and I enjoy hiking in the summer!

My favorite Disney movie: Enchanted

Olivia Miller

Swim Instructor

I currently go to CHS. My favorite food is mac and cheese. I have 1 younger sister. I also play travel volleyball and have been playing for 2 years.
My favorite Disney movie: Lion King

Kyliegh Harper

Swim Instructor

I have 2 younger siblings, a brother and a sister. My favorite color is purple and my favorite animal is an owl!
My favorite Disney movie: Zootopia.

Makenna Smith

Swim Instructor

I have 3 dogs (2 huskies 1 hound mix). My favorite color is blue. I’ve been swimming since I was 5 years old. I like to sing. 
My favorite Disney movie: The little Mermaid (the animated one).

Kinsley Boren

Swim Instructor

I go to Walled Lake Northern. I am the oldest of twin sisters. My favorite color is pink. I do cheerleading in my spare time. 
My favorite Disney movie: Tangled

Aleera Rathbun

Swim Instructor

My name is Aleera, I go to CHS, my favorite subject is English. I have 2 younger brothers. 5 dogs and a gecko. I love going to Cedar Point and riding roller coasters. My favorite color is pink and I do color guard as a sport. 
My favorite Disney movie: Princess and the Frog.

Emma Steiner

Swim Instructor

I swam competitively for 6 years. My favorite color is purple, I have 5 cats. I love going on spontaneous trips!
My favorite Disney movie: Moana 2

Robin Williams

Swim Instructor

I have 2 sisters. I ride horses in my free time. I have 8 pets at home. My favorite candy flavor is Blue Raspberry. 
My favorite Disney movie: Wall-E

Scarlett Harris

Swim Instructor

I am in 10th grade at CHS. I am on the dance team! I have 4 pets and my favorite color is pink. 
My favorite Disney movie: Beauty and the Beast

Ella Posner

Swim Instructor

I am in 11th grade. I play golf in my free time. I have 1 sister. And my favorite color is purple!
My favorite Disney movie: Moana

Leea Christensen

Swim Instructor

I go to Clarkston Schools. I have one brother. I love hanging out with friends and family in my free time. I also love to swim! 

My favorite Disney movie: Beauty and the Beast!

Lena Cheritt

Swim Instructor

I am a junior at CHS. I play lacrosse in my free time. I love dogs!

My favorite Disney movie: Tangled

Madison Gallant

Deck Supervisor

I go to CHS and I love science and math. I play softball and I love hanging out with friends and family. Summer is my favorite time of year. In my free time. I love to go shopping. 
My favorite Disney movie: Rapunzel

Braeden Covintree

Swim Instructor

I have an older brother and sister, I used to watch my sister swim here as a kid. She inspired me to want to do it and I found a love for the sport through my own experiences. I’ve been competitively swimming for 11 years. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and family in my spare time. 
My favorite Disney movie: Soul

Ella Johnson

Deck Supervisor

My name is Ella! I have 1 dog named Fiona. I am on the CHS swim and dive team. My favorite food is mac & cheese. 

My favorite Disney movie: Tangled.

Emily Atwater

Deck Supervisor

I currently attend OCC, I am in the civil air patrol. I am a triplet and I play tennis. I used to take lessons at Goldfish when I was younger!
My favorite Disney movie: Tomorrowland

Irelyn Tereau

Deck Supervisor

I love to read and shop in my free time. I play softball. I also have a dog. 
My favorite Disney movie: Nightmare Before Christmas.

Jack Smith

Deck Supervisor

I am on the Clarkston swim team and attend CHS. I love going up north and reading. I love being able to teach kids how to swim, I went to Goldfish when I was little!

My favorite Disney movie: Star Wars

Logan Davis

Swim Instructor

I am a freshman in Clarkston schools. I have a Boston terrier who is 8, who I love. In my free time I play baseball!
My favorite Disney Movie: Lion King

Rey Nava Acevedo

Swim Instructor

I love to sleep and I also love to do activities like walking in the park and hiking. My favorite food is Pizza. 
My favorite Disney movie: Finding Nemo

Charlie Weller

Swim Instructor

I am in color guard. I like on a chicken farm. My favorite drink is coke. My favorite color is green. My favorite Disney movie: Tangled.

Kenzie Miller

Swim Instructor

I am Kenzie, I go to CHS. I have an older sister (Miss Olivia who also works here!). I play volleyball in my free time. I have a dog and a cat. 

My favorite Disney movie: Zootopia

Katelyn Chace

Front Desk

My name is Katelyn. I am a dog mommy to a wonderful English bulldog, Grizwald. He is my whole world. I recently moved in with my boyfriend, so I stay busy with projects at home. When I am not in the pool, you can catch me teaching the toddlers at Wee Discover in Waterford. I am very passionate about teaching and working with children. Join me in the water and we can have fun learning to swim!
My favorite Disney movie: Inside Out 2

Trenton Slone

Deck Teacher

I am a senior at CHS. I have two dogs and cat that I love. I also have a fish and his name is Gup.
My favorite Disney movie: Lego Batman

Cailyn Reynolds

Swim Instructor

I am a senior in high school. I have been a cheerleader for 12 years! I have 2 dogs, a French and an English bulldog.
My favorite Disney movie: Hotel Transylvania

Kendall Wayne

Swim Instructor

My favorite color is dark purple. I love to swim! I have two sisters named Abby and Mya. I have a cat that I adore and two dogs. I also love to read, watch movies, and listen to music. I draw and paint frequently. 
My favorite Disney movie: The sword in the stone.

Waverly Van Etten

Swim Instructor

I have 2 brothers and a dog. I love to golf all year round and swim, I am also apart of the CHS marching band. When I am not in school, I love to read and hangout with friends. Some of my favorite things are traveling, milk chocolate, summer, and swimming. 

My favorite Disney movie: Beauty and the Beast