Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors
Oversees the strategic direction, financial management, and overall operations of the team
Joel Andrus and his family joined the CGBD family during the 2022-2023 season. Joel is a former collegiate swimmer and currently has four children that swim for CGBD. Joel is currently the Vice President at Kemper Consulting, Inc., a government relations firm based in Norfolk.
Prior to joining the firm, Joel worked for the City of Suffolk Economic Development
Department. In addition to his work on the board, Joel volunteers as a USA Swimming Official.
Jay Patel has been a part of the Coast Guard Blue Dolphin family since 2022 and joined the
Board of Directors in 2024, where he was elected Vice President. He retired from the United
States Air Force in 2020, having served for 24 years. Currently, he works as a Program Analyst at Langley Air Force Base. Jay brings a wide range of experience from his military service and his time in the civil service workforce. He is married to his wife Nancy and they have two children, Aiden and Aneesa. Jay also serves as the Greater Peninsula Sports Representative for Windy Point Pool.
Lee Gonzalez
Treasurer
Email: cgbdtreasurer@cgbdswim.org
Lee Gonzalez has been an active Coast Guard Blue Dolphin parent since 2020, with two
daughters swimming on the team. She joined the Board of Directors in 2023, previously serving as the board’s Secretary. Lee brings a strong background in nonprofit leadership and
community service to her role. She is a certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor with CHATS, a
local nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with Autism through equine-assisted therapy.
Lee has also served in leadership roles on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Virginia Peninsula, where she was honored as Board Member of the Year.
A Hampton Roads native, Scott Cole was born and raised in Newport News. Scott is a former
competitive swimmer, father of four, and proud swim dad with his oldest part of the in the
Dolphin tier at CGBD. Scott works as a graphic designer at Jefferson Lab. He’s passionate about health, community, and helping kids thrive while creating meaningful memories.
Christina Gooch joined CGBD in 2024. She has two daughters on the team, and her husband
volunteers as a USA Swimming Official. Previously, Christina served as the Sponsorship Lead for CGBD during the 2024-2025. In that role, she successfully secured new sponsors and reached out to numerous local businesses that generously donated raffle items for the Spring fundraiser. Christina brings extensive experience serving her community through volunteer
board positions.
Ray Jock has served as the team’s meet director since the 2023-2024 season. With his family actively involved since 2020, Ray is deeply committed to the team's success. Leveraging his 30 years of service as an Air Force veteran and current Air Force Civilian, he brings significant organizational and leadership skills to his role. Ray cherishes family time and enjoys exploring campgrounds with his loved ones, showcasing a balanced approach to both his professional and personal life.
Larry Snyder and his family joined CGBD for the 2024-2025 season. Mr. Snyder started his
career in the fire service as a volunteer with Hanover EMS in 1995. He’s since worked his way
through multiple leadership roles before being selected as the Deputy Fire Chief for the
Williamsburg Fire Department in 2014, and was appointed Fire Chief in 2022. Larry brings a
wealth of organizational and leadership experience to the CGBD board. He currently lives in the City of Williamsburg with his wife, Mary Stuart, and their sons, Jett and Brookyn.