Contact Us

Phone 407-823-2408
Fax 407-823-5446
E-mail ucfrec@ucf.edu
Location UCF Map
Address Recreation and Wellness Center
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
P.O. Box 163548
Orlando, FL 32816

Safe. Clean. Dependable. Quality. FUN. These are goals we set for ourselves, for this facility, for our programs, and ultimately, for your experience. Let us know how we're doing! Whether it's questions about memberships, requests for new classes, complaints about facilities, or anything in-between, we'd like to hear from you! Give us a call, shoot us an e-mail, or friend us on Facebook!

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James Wilkening

james.wilkening@ucf.edu

From Syosset, New York, James Wilkening has been at RWC since 1992 and is currently a Director here. Previous Education includes University of Central Florida; BSBA in Management; University of Louisville; MAT Sports Administration. Some fun facts about James Wilkening are he’s a NCAA Basketball Referee and Certified Recreational Sports Specialist.

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Sarah Hunt

Associate Director, Facilities

sarah.hunt@ucf.edu

From Kettering, England, Sarah Hunt has been at RWC since 2005 and is currently an Associate Director of Facilities here. Previous Education includes Edinboro University; B.S. in Health & Physical Education (1996); M.A. in Counseling (1998). Some fun facts about Sarah Hunt are she’s a certified lifeguard, spinning instructor & personal trainer; CPR/AED First Aid.

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Gary Cahen

Assistant Director, IM Sports

gary.cahen@ucf.edu

From Plantation, FL, Gary Cahen has been at RWC since 1996 and is currently an Assistant Director, of Intramural Sports. Previous Education includes University of Central Florida; B.A in Psychology; M.A. in Educational Leadership. Some fun facts about Gary Cahen are he was a 2001 All American Flag Football Official and is a huge Miami Heat fan.

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Kimberly Halliday

Assistant Director, Fitness

kimberly.halliday@ucf.edu

From Daytona Beach, FL, Kimberly Halliday has been at RWC since 2002 and is currently a Fitness Coordinator here. Previous Education includes University of Central Florida; B.S. in Advertising & Public Relations: Minor in marketing; University of Central Florida; M.A. Sports and Fitness. Kimberly Halliday is also a AFAA group ex instructor, spinning, CPR/AED/FA instructor.

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Rodolfo Leone

Assistant Director, Outdoor Adventure

rodo.leone@ucf.edu

From Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rodolfo Leone has been at RWC since August 2010 and is currently an Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure here. Previous Education includes B.S. in Physical Education- Instituto Superior del Profesorado Juan Bautista Alberdi - VANEDUC - Buenos Aires, Argentina M.S. in Recreation Administration - Aurora University, George Williams College - Williams Bay, WI M.S. in Physical Education - Universidad Abierta Interamericana – VANEDUC - Buenos Aires, Argentina. Thesis dissertation in progress. Rodolfo Leone has over 18 years of experience leading Outdoor Education and adventure programs in a myriad of diverse cultural settings including: Argentina, Costa Rica, Andorra (Europe) and the United States.

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Gaby Bell

Coordinator, Risk Management

gabrielle.bell@ucf.edu

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Catherine Garland

Coordinator, Sport Clubs

catherine.garland@ucf.edu

From Oak Ridge, TN, Catherine Garland has been at RWC since July 2009 and is currently a Sport Club Coordinator here. Previous Education includes Univeristy of Tennessee; B.S. Sport Management; Texas State University at San Marcos; M.Ed in Student Affairs. A fun fact about Catherine Garland is she was born in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

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Ashley Hathcock

Coordinator, Fitness

ashley.hathcock@ucf.edu

From Charlotte, NC, Ashley Hathcock has been at RWC since July 2010 and is currently a Fitness Coordinator here. Previous Education is includes UNC Charlotte; B.S. in Exercise Science: M.S. Public Health. Ashley Hathcock is an ACSM Health Fitness Specialist, AFAA Group Exercise, has a cat named Chicken and loves guacamole.

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Mike Husted

Coordinator, IM Sports & RWC Park

michael.husted@ucf.edu

From Edgewater Park, New Jersey, Mike Husted has been at RWC since June 2009 and is currently a IM Sports & RWC Park Coordinator here. Previous Education includes Rowan University; B.S. in Criminal Justice; University of Kentucky; M.S. Kinesiology & Health Promotion: Emphasis Sports Leadership. Some fun facts about Mike Husted are he was a 2007 All-American Basketball Official and Loves to hug.

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Scott Mauro

Coordinator, Marketing

scott.mauro@ucf.edu

From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Scott has been at the RWC since November of 2011. Previous Education includes the University of Central Florida; B.A. in Radio and Television in 1994. Some fun facts about Scott, he once traveled to Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon on the same day. He also bleeds black and gold, for the Knights and his other favorite teams the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins.

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Jaime Morales

Coordinator, Facilities

jaime.morales@ucf.edu

From Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Jaime Morales has been at RWC fulltime since 2007 and is currently a Facility Coordinator here. Previous Education includes Mercer University; B.A. in Business; currently pursuing a M.A. in Higher Education (UCF). Jaime Morales is NIRSA member & CPR/First Aid Instructor.

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Andrea Snead

Coordinator, Facilities and Aquatics

andrea.snead@ucf.edu

From Fort Lauderdale, FL, Andrea Snead has been at RWC since July 2010 and is currently a Coordinator of Facilities and Aquatics here. Previous Education includes Art Institute of Fort Lauderale; A.S. in Video Production Daytona State College; B.S. Business. Andrea Snead is also an American Red Cross LG/CPR/FA/AED/WSI Instructor, All-Star Women's Tackle Football Player for Central Florida Anarchy.

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Nathan Vink

Coordinator, Outdoor Adventure

nathan.vink@ucf.edu

From Spring Lake, Michigan.

Nathan Vink has been an Outdoor Adventure Coordinator here at the RWC since January 2012. Nathan holds a B.A. in Journalism from Butler University. Nathan has over 10 years of experience leading outdoor and experiential education programs for such schools as Outward Bound and The Four Corners School. He is a Wilderness First Responder, a certified Whitewater River Guide and Swift Water Rescue Technician. A fun fact about Nathan Vink is he is passionate about canyoneering.

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Jose Arce

Custodial Superintendent

jose.arce@ucf.edu

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Lacey Carter

Facility Scheduler

lacey.carter@ucf.edu

From Mount Dora, FL, Lacey Carter has been at RWC since 2006 and is currently a Facility Scheduler here. Previous Education includes Florida Gulf Coast University; B.S. Management, Sports Management concentration; Currently pursuing a M.S. Sports & Fitness (UCF).

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Ida Cerezo

Office Manager

ida.cerezo@ucf.edu

From Brooklyn, NY, Ida Cerezo has been at RWC since 2003 and is currently an Office Manager here. Previous Education includes St. Francis College; English Journalism. Ida Cerezo also loves to cook and dance.

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Tom Gomez

Maintenance Superintendent

thomas.gomez@ucf.edu

From New York, Tom Gomez has been at RWC since DATE and is currently a Maintenance Superintendent here. Previous Education includes Bridgeport University (Connecticut); Business Admin and English Suffolk Comm College; Accounting and Business Admin. Fun fact about Tom Gomez is he previously worked for Disney.

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Dieuner Juleseus

Technology Manager

dj@ucf.edu

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Joanne McCully

Administrative Assistant

joanne.mccully@ucf.edu

From Hauppauge, Long Island, Joanne McCullyhas been at RWC since 1988 and is currently an Administrative Assistant here. Previous Education includes Valencia Community College and Unviersity of Central Florida. Joanne McCully is also a certified in SCUBA and notary public.

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Omesh Persaud

Senior Secretary

omesh.persaud@ucf.edu

From Georgetown, Guyana, Omesh Persuad has been at RWC since November 2005 and is currently a Senior Clerk here. Previous Education includes Professional Accounting Tutors College; Cert. in Accounting; Global Technologies; Cert. in PC Repair. Omesh Persuad has been married for a year and loves to play Cricket.

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Elizabeth Bowen

Graduate Assistant, Fitness

elizabeth.bown@ucf.edu

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Megan Edgley

Graduate Assistant, Outdoor Adventure

megan.edgley@ucf.edu

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Joe Fumia

Graduate Assistant, Facilities

joseph.fumia@ucf.edu

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Alexandra Gianoli

Graduate Assistant, Athletic Training

alexandra.gianoli@ucf.edu

From Wellington, FL, Alexandra Gianoli has been at RWC since 2006 and is currently a Graduate Assistant here. Previous Education includes Valencia Communicty College; A.A. General Studies; UCF B.S. Athletic Training; Currently pursuing M.S. in Health Services Administration (UCF). Alexandra previously went to school year around, on her summer vacations she would go to school in Peru.

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Mike Holmes

Graduate Assistant, Athletic Training

michael.holmes@ucf.edu

From Orlando, FL, Mike Holmes has been at RWC since 2008 and is currently a Athletic Training Graduate Assistant here. Previous Education includes University of Central Florida; B.S. Health Science/Athletic Training; Currently pursuing Master's Degree in Applied Exercise Physiology (UCF). Mike Holmes was born in Long Island, NY and loves racquetball.

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Tony Kreitzer

Graduate Assistant, IM Sports

anthony.kreitzer@ucf.edu

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Ashley Lax

Graduate Assistant, IM Sports

ashley.lax@ucf.edu

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Eric Lodge

Graduate Assistant, Fitness

eric.lodge@ucf.edu

Assumption of Risk Statement

sga logo Participation in Recreation and Wellness Center programs is completely voluntary. Individuals participate at their own risk and assume responsibility for their own health and safety. The University of Central Florida and the Recreation and Wellness Center are not liable for injuries sustained during participation in a Recreation and Wellness Center sponsored activity. It is strongly recommended that all participants consult a physician and/or have a physical exam prior to participation. The University of Central Florida does not provide personal accident/health insurance. Therefore, participants are urged to secure their own insurance. You may suffer physical and/or mental injury from participating in these activities.