High School: A 2006 graduate of Marietta Senior High School in Ohio...competed three years for both the rowing team and volleyball squad...helped the rowing team to a Midwest Scholastic Rowing team championship in 2004...competed with the varsity eight (six seat) that placed fourth at the Scholastic Nationals.

Personal: Born Nov. 13, 1987...parents are James and Lynn Thiel...an undeclared major...competed three years for the Harmar Rowing Club with teammate Joanne Stacy and former Hornet Kristen Carlson.