Six Quick Questions For Coach Mark Travers:

University(ies) and degree(s) - or whatever you are majoring in at the moment?
Graduated University of Virginia in 2010 with a major in economics and a minor in history

Your current day job?
Analyst with SNL Financial, specializing in statutory insurance

Rowing Experience?
4 years with the university, first novice 8, first varsity 8 (spring '08, fall '09), first varsity 4+ (spring '09)

Best memory as a rower?
Competing in the Head of the Charles in the varsity 8 (despite the fact that it was 40 degrees and pouring rain)

Best memory as a coach (if applicable)?
Having a heart-to-heart with Will Oliver about the relative merits of slamming your hand on the hood of the launch while yelling at rowers.

"When I am not on the water I am..."?
Doing something outdoors - biking, running, whitewater kayaking, and working with Wintergreen Adaptive Sports as an adaptive boating instructor.