Club Officers
Club Advisor
Adam "Remo" Remus
I have the honor and pleasure of combining my passion for climbing with education, instruction and mentorship. With over 25 years of climbing experience, I love having the opportunity to share my knowledge and passion for the sport with the Mountaineering community! Whether it's trip planning, budget discussions or just talking about your next climbing project, I will be supportive and stoked!
President
Claudia Delgado
Hey y’all! My name is Claudia Delgado and I am thrilled to be your 2024-2025 Hoofer Mountaineering President. I am a senior studying Global Health and Zoology, with a huge passion for anything and everything outdoors. I started climbing with Hoofers and immediately fell in love with the mental and physical components, the connection with nature that comes with outdoor climbing, and the amazing community spirit. It truly is a sport where there is always something to learn, and there is always someone happy to teach you.
Vice President of Education
Fiona McCoy
Hi! I’m Fiona McCoy. I am a junior here at UW Madison studying Biochemistry in hopes of pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. I fell in love with climbing during high school. To this day climbing is one of my greatest passions! I love the community, the movement, heights, exposure, and the effort it takes to send hard climbs. I am your VP of Education and my goal and mission is to help you achieve your climbing dreams and goals.
Vice President of Events
Josh Frontera
Hi everyone!! I’m Josh, and I’m serving as your VP of Events! I’m a freshman studying Forest Science here at UW Madison. I’m super stoked about everything climbing-related and being outside in general. I started climbing 3 years ago and haven’t turned back since! I love how humbling climbing can be physically, mentally, and emotionally, and I love how the sport seems to always attract the coolest, nicest people in the whole world and gives you an excuse to hang out in the woods with them. I’m so excited to help the club and climb with everyone!!
Climbing Team Director
Luke Pfaendtner
Hey all! My name is Luke Pfaendtner, and this year I am serving as one half of the directorship for HMC Climbing Team! I started climbing when I joined a youth team in Minneapolis over 10 years ago and have since gotten the opportunity to climb all over the country for competitions and for outdoor trips. My time in Hoofers has definitely fostered a love for climbing outdoors, but I am still a team kid at heart. I joined the HMC team my freshman year and loved the community surrounding it- so much so that 3 years later I'm now helping run the show! This year I'm hoping to be able to share some of my experience with my teammates and to get some more people exposed to climbing competitions. Hope to see you all out there!
Climbing Team Director
Megan Lambrecht-Scasny
Hello! My name is Megan Lambrecht-Scasny, and I’m one of the climbing team directors this year. I’m a senior studying both Information Systems and Operations Technology Management. I've been climbing since I got started on team my sophomore year and have been falling in love with the sport more and more ever since. I’m super excited to spread the joy of climbing and help my fellow team members grow their skills and knowledge this year!
Officer of Communications
Hailey Maynard
Hi! My name is Hailey Maynard and I am the 2024-25 Officer of Communications. I am currently a junior studying Graphic Design and English with a Certificate in Arts & Teaching. I have only been climbing for about six months, but I have loved every experience with Hoofers so far and I'm looking forward to building my climbing skills and making new friends as the year goes on!
Gear Manager
Sam Mazzarese
Hello! I'm Sam Mazzarese, one of your gear managers. I am currently a second-year student here at Madison studying electrical engineering. I have been climbing for a little over five years both indoors and outdoors, although I am particularly drawn to outdoor sport climbing, so I was very excited to join Hoofers. Since joining it has been an absolute blast meeting everyone in the club and taking the many opportunities our trip leaders have provided to climb outdoors as much as possible. I will always be glad to help with gear ratings, equipment loans, or anything else climbing related. Feel free to reach out any time!
Gear Manager
Naomi Brown
Hey y'all, my name is Naomi (Nay) Brown and I am so excited to be one of your gear managers. I am a third year studying kinesiology. I have been climbing for 8 years, however I never really climbed outside until college. I knew outdoor climbing was something I wanted to get into. I have enjoyed my time in hoofers thoroughly. I joined first semester freshman year and never looked back. I have made so many fond memories and met many of my favorite people.
Officer of Finance
Nathan Cooper
Hi! My name is Nate Cooper. I am a junior studying finance. I will be the new treasurer for this upcoming year. I have been climbing for about 5 years and I really enjoy bouldering. I am looking forward to another epic year and can’t wait to meet new people! Feel free to reach out with questions or if you just want to go send some problems!
Officer of Info Systems
Andrew McLaughlin
Hello Hello! My name is Andrew McLaughlin and I will serve the club this year as the officer of Info Systems. I am a current sophomore and have been climbing for about 5 years on and off. I have primarily been an indoor climber and have used Hoofers for learning outdoor climbing skills, keeping in touch with nature, traveling, and meeting cool new people. I have met some of my closest friends through climbing and expect to meet more, so please feel free to reach out with questions, comments, concerns, or to start a conversation.
Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Caitlin McLaughlin
Hello! My name is Caitlin McLaughlin, and I hold the position of Officer of DEI. I am currently a senior studying Computer Engineering. I have been climbing off and on for 5-6 years now, but I just started climbing outside a year and a half ago (on a super cool HMC Red Rocks trip). That was the first event I participated in with HMC, and of course I fell in love and haven't looked back. I started attending every event that I could and became a trip leader, so I can climb outdoors as much as possible. Feel free to reach out if you want to climb, ask questions, or just chat!