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

Karly Davis

Deck Supervisor

I am a junior at CHS. I love traveling and spending time with my family and friends! I love my dog, Scout, he is a boston terrier. I do wake surfing and other water sports. I also enjoy ice and rollerskating.
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My favorite Disney movie: Moana!

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

Avery Phillips

Swim Instructor

I go to CHS and my favorite subject is Spanish! My favorite things to do are paint and play with my dog. I like to learn sign language and try new foods, but my favorite food is bread. My favorite Disney movie is: Mulan

Evan Atwater

Swim Instructor

I like watching basketball, UFC, and playing chess. I am a triplet. My favorite animal is a giraffe. I actually went to Goldfish as a child!

My favorite Disney movie: Aladdin

Emily Atwater

Swim Instructor

I am an 11th grader in Waterford Mott, I am also a cadet 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

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).

Ava Lawson

Swim Instructor

I am a sophomore at Brandon High School. I love anything to do with English and science. I am a varsity sideline and competitive cheerleader. I love to hangout with my friends in my free time.
My favorite Disney movie: Moana

Charlie Weller

Swim Instructor

I am in color guard. I live on a chicken farm. My favorite drink is coke. My favorite color is green. 
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.

Ella Johnson

Swim Instructor

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.

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

Madison Gallant

Swim Instructor

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

Irelyn Tereau

Swim Instructor

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

Swim Instructor

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

Allison Wedlake

Swim Instructor

I am a senior at BHS. In my free time, I powerlift and ski race. I plan to attend college for Equestrian studies in the fall. I grew up loving the water, learning how to white water raft and kayak  at 4 years old. I still enjoy boating and fishing whenever I can. 
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

Zack White

Swim Instructor

I go to UofM and am studying computer science. I try my hardest every day to make others happy, nothing is more important to me than other peoples smiles. I like cats, peanut butter, and tennis.
My favorite Disney movie: Ratatouille.

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.

Georgia Prater

Swim Instructor

My favorite color is purple. I like to swim and dance! My favorite music artis is TV girl. I have a younger brother named Isaac. My favorite subject in school is english. I do theater after school!
Favorite Disney movie: The little Mermaid