About Us

Our Team

Our organizational structure is designed to offer specialized support across all aspects of our services, ensuring that every client receives expert advice and assistance.

Dana is the founder of Sailing Workforce Solutions. As the wife of a professional sailor, she has known first hand the challenges to find employment benefits and retirement planning for her family. She has watched how difficult it can be for people who enter the sailing profession be able to find a job, find a mentor, navigate in their career, and develop their future as a sailing professional. Dana took her experience as an HR leader who worked the past 20 years supporting major corporations, c-suite leaders and small business owners to bring together other like minded HR professionals to help those who don’t have access to “corporate or company benefits” to form Sailing Workforce Solutions.

Dana King

Founder/Executive Director

Michelle is a Conscious Leadership Advisor and NeuroSomatic Executive Coach. She is a HR leader who specializes in taking all things People related and create a smooth experience for their career. With over two decades of experience in Human Resources, she has witnessed the challenges employees and employers face today. She believes in meeting each individual where they are, accelerating their trajectory towards success, all while prioritizing the well-being and growth of their future. Michelle enjoys breathing new life into individuals careers, being innovative with employer cultures, fostering conscious leadership and high-performing teams.

Michelle King

Learning & Development Leader

Brenda Jing, CPA, is a managing partner of LNP Consultants LLC, CPA, with over 20 years’ experience in Accounting, Tax and Treasury with Fortune 500 companies and private clients. In addition to traditional CPA & CFO services, Brenda specializes in advising investment/personal wealth solutions, international cash management, FX risk management and US Capital Markets.

Brenda Jing

Financial Strategy Leader

Entrepreneurial professional with a focus on creating stability for the self employed. With years of experience as a business owner, administrator, and employer, Donavan is always looking for new and innovative ways to add value to clients and peers. As a former HR professional and a lover of all things ocean and beach, the opportunity to work with the sailing community is an ideal match.

Donavan Moore

Marketing & Development Leader

Alan Fajardo brings over ten years of experience in the health care industry, having worked at Centene Corporation & Gainwell Technologies, where he contributed to many Medicaid and Medicare programs across various states. In 2016, he began to transition into the tech industry as a Software Engineer. In 2020, Alan created Techverse Media LLC, a web design and SEO agency dedicated to helping home service business owners grow their operations through effective SEO strategies, paid media, and beautifully designed websites. Outside of work, Alan loves spending time with his family, expanding his knowledge of the tech industry, and playing of Dungeons & Dragons with friends.

Alan Fajardo

IT & Operations Leader

Felipe Juncadella is an experienced content creator who has significantly impacted the sailing community through his compelling visual and narrative work. His content has documented and promoted exciting moments in competitive sailing, elevating the visibility of teams and events worldwide. As the social media and storytelling leader at Sailing Workforce Solutions, Felipe uses his creative skills to develop digital narratives that connect with the professional sailing community. His storytelling enhances the brand’s presence and fosters meaningful engagement, expanding the company’s reach in the U.S., Canada, and beyond.

Felipe Juncadella

Social Media & Storytelling Leader

An accomplished marketing professional with 20 + years of experience, Gina excels in providing outstanding customer service. She is an innovative thinker and natural problem solver who understands the value of assisting others to achieve their desired outcome. After living on a motor yacht and being involved in the SF Bay Area sailing community for years, Gina has an intimate understanding of how important it is to keep the community solvent, vibrant and active now and for generations to come. Gina is proud to join the team at Sailing Workforce Solutions and is looking forward to promoting the wellbeing of the sailing community by increasing stability and cultivating career development for those who chose this unique and authentic lifestyle.

Gina Secchi

Sales and Marketing Consultant

Chris has been involved in the insurance industry since 2006, learning the business from the ground up. Surrounded by a motivated team, he is focused on helping his clients achieve their goals while effectively communicating employee benefits to the employees. Chris has become recognized as a national leader, top producer, keynote speaker and mentor.

Chris Cardozo

Senior Affiliate Benefit Leader

Barry is a 32-year insurance industry veteran with 14 years of executive experience, who is passionate about strategically controlling benefit costs. His C suite perspective on benefits cost management is unique and relevant. He is a National Dean’s List, Magna Cum Laude graduate with a BA in Economics, Pepperdine University and holds REBC & RHU designations.

Barry Azarcon

Senior Affiliate Benefit Leader

With multiple years of experience in the retirement industry, I’m all about helping businesses build solid foundations for their employees’ futures — especially when it comes to 401k plans. I’ve had the opportunity to work with companies of all shapes and sizes, making sure their retirement offerings are as strong as their bottom line. Navigating the complexities of 401k plans can seem like a maze, but that’s where I come in. Whether it’s helping businesses select the right plans, ensuring compliance, or optimizing for growth, I’m dedicated to making the process as seamless (and dare I say, fun?) as possible. When I’m not knee-deep in contribution limits and compliance checks, you’ll find me watching 49ers games with my family.

Steven Cima

Affiliate Retirement Leader

Mason Moore is a Principal Advisor for Fermata 401k. He specializes in corporate and non-profit retirement plans. Mason’s passion is assisting business owners with the design of a retirement plan that addresses the needs of both the company and the workforce. He adheres to a high fiduciary standard, with a holistic approach to supporting the responsibilities of plan sponsors, and the financial health of their employees. Mason is honored to be a recent awardee of the National Association of Plan Advisors Top Plan Advisors under 40. He earned his Accredited Investment Fiduciary Designation in 2020 and maintains his Series 65 License.

Mason Moore

Affiliate Retirement Leader

Tony is an exceptional sailor with over 20 years of experience in sailing. Tony’s experience as an athlete, coach, executive and leader is a perfect advisor to Sailing Workforce Solutions. He is passionate about developing sailors in the sport to see them have their best performance possible. He wants to grow the sailing profession for future generations to share in the enthusiasm so many in the sailing community.

Tony Rey

Sailing Advisor

Blaine is an experienced fundraising and development professional with a background in university support, national governing bodies, and environmental organizations. The work he enjoys most takes on big challenges and searches for bold solutions. His work in the sailing industry supports programs looking to improve their competitiveness and push towards their next big goal. His love for building teams and finding the right people to achieve performance goals, while also having a great time on the water.

Blaine Pedlow

Sailing Advisor

Tony is one of the best Finance Leaders in the industry, he has led small to larger non for profits to their success to achieve goals which provide value to the associations he works with. Not only is Tony an amazing financial leader but he is also a sailor. He just completed the Pacific Cup in 2024 on an express 27.

Tony Pohl

Finance Advisor

Our Values

Our association is dedicated to enriching the lives and careers of sailing personnel through education, a comprehensive suite of employer type benefits and human resources support services. From facilitating investment avenues like 401K plans to improve financial retirement resources to delivering tailored workplace training, mentorship opportunities to improve career education, and strategic recruitment assistance, we empower individuals within the sailing community to chart a course towards personal and professional fulfillment. By fostering an environment of growth and opportunity, we are committed to propelling every member towards success, ensuring a stronger, more vibrant sailing community for generations to come.

Innovation

Constantly improving our services to better meet the needs of our clients.

User Experience

Ensuring that every interaction with us is smooth and satisfactory.

User Experience

Providing the best possible guidance and resources to the sailing community.

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