Meet The BayCreek Staff

The BayCreek Management Team

Ken Altfather

CEO
Head S.U.P. Instructor
Kayak Instructor
Canoe Instructor

One of the founders of BayCreek in 1996, Ken is an avid paddler who's specialties include Surf Skis, SUPs, C2 Canoe Racing and Freestyle Canoeing. Ken loves getting out on the water and is always excited to introduce new people to the sport of paddling!

Dave Hulburt

Buyer / Manager / Web Design & Marketing
Head Kayak Instructor
Canoe Instructor
Kayak & Canoe Camping Guide

Joining the BayCreek Team with wife Morgan in 2005, Dave loves being outside and loves being on the water! Dave has worked in the outdoor industry since 1996 doing everything from Ice Climbing/Mountaineering and Backpacking to extended Canoe and Sea Kayak expeditions. For Dave one of the best things about working for BayCreek is getting to spread his joy of paddling to students and customers.

Morgan Knapp

Manager / Group Coordinator
Head Nature Guide
Kayak Instructor
Kayak & Canoe Camping Guide

Morgan Joined BayCreek in 2005 along with husband Dave, Morgan grew up enjoying the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. She has hiked up and down the east coast while completing the Appalachian Trail twice (once Northbound and once Southbound). Morgan has a passion for canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding and loves sharing that passion with BayCreek.

The BayCreek Customer Service Team

Thalia Benton-Dinneen

Customer Service
Rentals

Audrey Willette

Customer Service
Rentals

Anika Peterson

Customer Service
Rentals

Marlee Pecora

Customer Service
Rentals

Rachel Brill

Customer Service
Rentals

Cody Preston

Rental Associate

Jayden Munro

Rental Associate

Craig Peterson

Ellison Park Shuttle Operator
Rental Associate

Forest Hulburt

Rental Associate?

BayCreek welcomed Forest to the family in 2014. In 2021 he participated in his first season of Rough Rider's out on Lake Ontario. In this photo you see him working on his assisted rescue technique! Don't be surprised if Forest hands you a life jacket to get you started on your rental!

Mark Snyder

Downwinder Shuttle Driver

Mark joined the BayCreek team in 2018, although he's been a longtime member of the BayCreek racing team. An avid paddler and Surfski racer you can usually find mark training on the waters of Irondequcit Bay (that is, when he's not helping folks into boats at BayCreek).

The BayCreek Instructor / Guide Team

Dan Theil

Kayak Instructor

Dan is another BayCreek customer/student turned employee. An original member of the BayCreek Rough Riders, Dan got started with sea kayaking back in 2005. After a time away from Rochester, Dan moved back and in 2013 started teaching our Tuesday evening kayak class... well, he's still teaching it and we're glad to have him!

Ken Switzer

S.U.P. Instructor

Ken joined the team is 2017 and immediately fit right in. After you take a class with Ken you'll also feel like you've known him for years! In addition to his helping out at BayCreek you may run into Ken at the YMCA, he also works there as a trainer.

Jacob "Twiggs" Berry

Kayak Instructor In-Training

BayCreek welcomed Jacob "twiggs" Berry aboard in 2011, jacob loves the outdoors and enjoys just exploring. Jacob does a variety of activities ranging from hiking and camping to kayaking. Jacob has a full-time job in the construction world, but we are lucky to have him on-call here at BayCreek when we need a hand on a busy weekend. In 2024 Twiggs began his train to become a BayCreek Kayak Instructor!

Jeff Berry

Guest Kayak Instructor

Jeff started out as a customer and student at BayCreek. In fact he was hanging around so much that in 2010 we decided to offer him a job. Jeff brings a lot to the table, in addition to a full-time job and his work here, Jeff is also an active volunteer with the Massasauga Search & Rescue Team. Jeff currently resides in Lake Placid, NY but we are able to talk him into visiting and occasionally teaming up with Dave to teach an advanced kayak class!

Jim Mallory

BayCreek Racing Team Coach

If you have ever been paddling on Irondequcit Creek and seen a white flash accompanied by a small wake and a breeze you were probably just passed by our racing coach Jim Mallory. In addition to being very fast himself, Jim has also helped many young athletes get started on their way to national and international competition in paddlesports.

Lynne Starpoli Boucher

S.U.P. Yoga Instructor

Lynne has been a member of the BayCreek gang since 2014 and a certified RYT since 2012. Lynne's specialties are power vinyasa yoga, yoga for athletes and SUP yoga. If you enjoy Lynne's S.U.P. Yoga class you can also check out her business Yoga Revolution and take some other classes with her.

The BayCreek Kids Camp Team

Loralei DiFlorio

Kids Camp Instructor

For 2023 we welcome Loralei to the BayCreek team! Her bio will be coming soon! She's looking forward to spending the summer paddling with and getting to know all of our campers!

Delaney Cassidy

Kids Camp Instructor

For 2023 we welcome Delaney to the BayCreek team! Her Photo & bio will be coming soon! She's looking forward to spending the summer paddling with and getting to know all of our campers!