Holly Cook
Director
DSC has been a part of Holly's life since she and her two sisters were enrolled in its LTS program in the late 1980s. From Basic 1 through to her Senior Freeskate, DSC served as her “home away from home.” As a youth, the club provided a safe and inclusive community within which she was able to participate in a sport she loves. Likewise, Holly is fortunate to have had the opportunity to train with many of the world’s best over her long career on the ice. Through this opportunity, she was able to elevate many aspects of her experience, sharpening both physical skill and mindset.
Holly has four decades of experience in skating—as an athlete (including as a five-year member of Team USA in synchronized skating), trial judge, USFS committee member (Collegiate Program Committee, Athletes Advisory Committee, and Synchronized Skating Competitions Subcommittee), volunteer, and most importantly, a parent to two with diverse pursuits on the ice. Additionally, she previously served on the board of the Miami University Skating Club as secretary while studying Business Administration and Spanish. She was also selected as one of the Miami University’s two delegate representatives at USFS’ annual Governing Council meeting. While at Miami, Holly was a four-year member and two-year captain of the University’s Senior Varsity Synchronized Skating Team and helped the school to earn its first national title in the senior division and multiple international medals. In her final year at Miami University, she received the Thomas J. Fischer Outstanding Skating Award. While figure skating serves as Holly’s primary passion, she recognizes that there are many opportunities for athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in ice sports.
As an adult, DSC has continued to be a major fixture in Holly's life through both sport and volunteerism. Both of her children participate in ice sports at DSC (figure skating and hockey), and more recently she's re-laced up her own skates in pursuit of completing as many ice dance tests as she is able on the standard test track. Holly currently serves as the Chair of the Backstage Committee for DSC’s annual ice show and regularly volunteers at Skate Detroit, helping to support officials’ hospitality. She was also recently designated as a Co-Chair of the club’s Competitions Committee, a team that helped Skate Detroit to be designated an NQS series event for singles, pairs, and dance in Summer 2025.
Professionally, Holly has worked in the legal industry for more than two decades in business development and project management. She currently manages a team consisting of diverse professionals by way of background and experience, which has contributed to the development of both the hard and soft skills necessary to ensure sound leadership. These include, but are not limited to, strategic planning, writing and communication, and budget management. Given her professional role sits within the legal industry, Holly has a deep appreciation for governance and compliance.
Holly’s collaborative spirit enables her to engage in productive teamwork, open communication, and strong relationships. She recognizes that every participant in ice sports has goals that are deeply personal and meaningful, and she is hopeful to help influence a positive experience for all who participate and support DSC athletes, coaches, staff, and other stakeholders—all the while in the pursuit of excellence in a respectful and nurturing environment. Holly brings deep experience in leadership and business that will help DSC pursue its mission and vision, grounded in resilience, shared greatness, and undeniable growth.
Holly lives in Birmingham with her husband, two children, and goldendoodle, Hermione (the smartest witch in her class). In addition to her degree from Miami University, Holly holds a certificate in Sports Management from Loyola University Chicago.
Kathy Cook
Director
Kathy has been a devoted and active member of the Detroit Skating Club (DSC or the Club)—and U.S. Figure Skating (USFS)—for multiple decades. Each of Kathy’s three daughters were enrolled in DSC’s LTS program in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Her daughters pursued different aspects of the sport, including her oldest in freestyle, collegiate skating, and a member of Team USA in synchronized skating; her second as a competitive ice dancer; and her third as a recreational skater. Kathy also pursued skating as an adult skater while her girls trained at DSC. Kathy’s involvement in skating has extended to other generations—her granddaughter is currently a young DSC skater; and her daughter has served as a Chair of the Backstage Committee for the ice show, as a volunteer at Skate Detroit, and on multiple USFS committees.
Kathy has been heavily involved in volunteerism at the Club. She is a former Board Member and Secretary—serving from1991 to 2001, during which time the Club sent multiple athletes to national, world, and Olympic championships. Kathy represented DSC at Detroit Metro Council and served as Marketing and Publicity Chair of the LOC for the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. She has also held key LOC positions at such events as Skate America, a Junior Grand Prix, and two U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships. Additionally, Kathy has volunteered for Skate Detroit in registration and judges’ hospitality. Notably, Kathy and her husband, Roger (who works as an attorney), worked closely with the club to secure its 501(c)(3) designation prompting other clubs to do the same. The 1994 USFS Championships LOC was also designated a 501(c)(3), which gave the club funds for the lobby, offices, and C rink. As a result of their service and continued dedication to DSC, Kathy and Roger were designated Life Members in 2022.
Kathy is also active in USFS. As a DSC Board Member, she has represented the Club at Governing Council on numerous occasions. She has served on the Collegiate Programs Committee, Sanctions and Eligibility Committee, and Competitions Committee. Kathy is currently a USFS national accountant and serves as Midwest Sectional Vice Chair for Accountants (Event Management Officials Sub-Committee) and as a member of Domestic Officials Recruitment and Management Committee. As a USFS accountant, Kathy has been assigned to numerous non-qualifying and qualifying events, including as chief accountant at Skate Detroit, assistant accountant at the 2019 USFS Championships (held in Detroit), as chief accountant for the 2020 USFS Championships, and as chief accountant for USFS Synchronized Skating Championships.
Kathy is thrilled to have this opportunity to continue to serve, give back to the Club, and help it pursue its mission and vision—both as a business and as a safe and inclusive space that enables all ice sport participants to achieve their goals. Her experience and leadership will bring added depth and perspective if elected to serve on the DSC Board of Directors.
Kathy holds a BS from Wayne State University and a MA from Oakland University. She lives with her husband (and dog Lulu) in West Bloomfield and Naples, Florida.
Matthew Mason
Director
Matthew Mason, now retired, was an Assistant Director of a large prepaid legal services plan for over thirty years. Matt is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and remains a member of the Michigan Bar having specialized in bankruptcy and consumer law. Matt has served on the boards of nonprofit organizations over the years and is currently an officer and director of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center which specializes in appellate advocacy on behalf of consumer debtors. Matt has been a member of the DSC family for over 30 years as an adult skater, primarily as an ice dancer. He believes that he has taken ice dance lessons from every DSC coach who was willing to take him on as a project. Matt has volunteered for Skate Detroit for many years as well as at both National championships held in Detroit. Matt is currently working with DSC staff to raise funds through grant applications and private donations. Matt supports DSC’s mission to foster a fun and inclusive community of skaters and to instill a commitment to excellence on and off the ice. As a board member Matt would look forward to the opportunity to use his experience in nonprofit governance to support the club and help it continue to grow and thrive.
Melissa Reed
Director
Melissa has been a member of the Detroit Skating Club since 2016 when her now 13-year-old daughter Isabella began skating at the club's Learn to Skate program. Over the years, Melissa has been an active volunteer, contributing her time to various DSC initiatives, including regularly participating in events such as the annual Ice Show and Skate Detroit while showing her commitment to the club environment with such projects as organizing the remodel of the Ice Show office and participating in multiple other club projects. She manages the Detroit Skating Club virtual testing program, working towards an efficient and streamlined process for skaters and coaches.
Professionally, Melissa has worked for CBRE, Inc., a global commercial real estate and investment firm, for over 10 years. She currently works as a Senior Valuation Appraiser with a focus on retail buildings, medical and veterinary offices, daycare facilities, and vacant land development. She is knowledgeable in analyzing contracts, lease agreements and budgets.
Melissa lives in West Bloomfield and values the opportunities DSC provides for its members. She is committed to fostering a supportive environment that helps skaters achieve their goals while contributing to the success and growth of the club.
Aya Takai
Director
Since joining the Detroit Skating Club in 2012, Aya Takai has had the honor of representing DSC on the international level as a Team USA pair skater and most recently, on the national level as an Ice Dance Judge at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. As a skater from Missouri, the opportunity to move to Michigan and train at DSC changed the trajectory of her skating career. As a member of the Board, Aya is committed to ensuring the next generation of DSC athletes have the same support and opportunities to strive for excellence.
Off the ice, Aya has held senior leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as the Senior Advisor to the Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner, the state regulatory authority which monitors the financial solvency of insurers and safeguards consumer protections. Previously, she served as Policy Advisor to the Governor of Michigan and Director of State Policy and Advocacy at Commonwealth Care Alliance, a nonprofit mission-driven health services organization, now part of CareSource. She is experienced in advising public leaders, nonprofits, and VC-backed startups around leveraging smart policy and responsible government funding to expand business and economic opportunities.
Since retiring from competition, Aya has served on various U.S. Figure Skating Committees and is active as a National Ice Dance Judge, Sectional Singles and Pairs Judge, and Sectional Referee. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and lives in Royal Oak and Boston.
Tina Maxbauer
Ex-Officio
Tina Maxbauer is currently a Senior Manager in information technology. She works for Trinity Health, the second largest Non-Profit Catholic Health Organization in the country. She has been with the Trinity Organization for the past 30 years holding a variety of positions, including but not limited to, Project Manager, Business/Data Analyst, and Resource Manager. She is organized, efficient, and well versed in budgets, public speaking, and managing people and situations.
Tina has been married to her husband, Paul for 23 years. They now enjoy their own activities after raising their blended family of 6 children, Tina and Paul have 9 grandchildren whom they love to spend time with and spoil!
Tina is a very active member at DSC. She has served on the DSC Board for 6 years, the past five as Board President. She is an adult skater who has competed in both singles and synchronized skating. She practices, on multiple sessions, 5 days a week in the early morning hours before work. She has acted as the chairperson for the coach hospitality for Skate Detroit as well as the backstage manager for the DSC Annual Ice Show.