Meet The Team

Nicole Decker

General Manager

Nicole Decker

General Manager

Ms. Nicole has been providing the Golden Experience to families since 2018! She is a lover of coffee, music, and originally from Pittsburgh (#PenguinPride). Miss Nicole has her Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies and is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive place for all children to learn how to swim! Outside of work, you can find her spending time with her dog, Peppa, and reading.
Zachary Healy

Director of Regional Operations

Zachary Healy

Director of Regional Operations

Mr. Zachary has been working in aquatics for over a decade, with an emphasis on infant and special needs programming. He has a B.A. in Advocacy Communication and an M.S. in Management, Strategy, and Leadership. A lover of coffee, roller coasters, and superheroes, he knows families are going to love Goldfish because of the dedicated people, fantastic curriculum, and top notch facility. His number one priority is building safe, confident, and capable swimmers! When he isn’t at Goldfish you can find him spending time with his two Dachshunds, Huckleberry and Finnley.
Connor Gallion

Assistant General Manager

Connor Gallion

Assistant General Manager

Mr. Connor has been with Goldfish since 2018, and has been one of our most technical teachers ever since. As Assistant General Manager, Connor works hard to develop our teachers and keep our lessons running efficiently. His favorite swimmers to work with are Pros, Swim Force, and Golden Learners. Mr. Connor has a B.S. in Geology, and when he isn’t at Goldfish you can find him out hiking and studying rocks.
Emily Butwinick

Safety Manager

Emily Butwinick

Safety Manager

Ms. Emily has been with Goldfish since 2021 and has been completely dedicated to providing the most fun and safe swimming experience possible! As one of our Lifeguard Instructors, you can find Miss Emily coaching our lifeguards and teachers on how to maintain safety as one of our umber one pritorities. Miss Emily is working on gaining her Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification, and when she’s not at Goldfish, she’s at home writing and reading novels.
Bailey Banfield

Manager On Duty

Bailey Banfield

Manager On Duty

Ms. Bailey started with us in 2022 at the Front Desk and has been growing here ever since! Her favorite levels to teach are the Mini Classes. She loves teaching her swimmers and their families how to be safer in and around water, all while having fun! Ms Bailey loves watching any kind of 2000’s Drama/Reality TV show, going to the beach, cooking, shopping, and spending time with family and friends. She is a huge Washington Capitals and Commanders fan. Ms Bailey plans to become an Esthetician focusing in Makeup Artistry!