Our Team

Executive Director

Shannah Jarc brings over three decades of distinguished leadership in Sales and Marketing within the hospitality and resort management industry to her current role as Executive Director of Vertical Sports Maui. Throughout a career spent elevating guest experiences and driving growth for world-class destinations, Shannah cultivated a deep passion for service, community engagement, and creating meaningful connections.

Today, that same expertise in building relationships and inspiring teams fuels her mission-driven leadership at Vertical Sports Maui. With a proven record of turning vision into reality, she helps to guide the organization in expanding its impact, strengthening partnerships, and championing initiatives that uplift youth within the local community.

Whether welcoming guests to a resort or rallying supporters for a cause, Shannah embodies the belief that hospitality is more than an industry—it’s a way of life rooted in generosity, empathy, and purpose. Her journey from hospitality executive to nonprofit leader reflects a commitment to using professional success as a platform for service, ensuring that every endeavor leaves a lasting legacy of care and connection.

Shannah, a native Texan who has called Maui ‘home’ for the past 14 years, wed Kevin Jarc, an Audio Engineer, March 2025 and together they live in North Kihei with their cat (Makai), dog (Kimo), and Shannah’s mother (Cheryl). Shannah is an avid Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe paddler, racing with Kihei Canoe Club. The couple enjoy serving in various capacities at their local church (Hope Chapel), exploring the globe each having visited over 35 countries, and spending time laughing and living life with friends and family.

Director of Operations | Board Secretary

Judy Koglin brings many years of professional experience across a wide range of roles. She holds a BA in Business Administration and an MBA with an emphasis in Human Resources. Her diverse background spans the corporate sector, nonprofit organizations, and a unique role with a government contractor, along with owning and operating several successful small businesses throughout her career.

Judy is passionate about change and process improvement and enjoys serving as a catalyst for challenging assumptions and moving initiatives forward. She brings this experience to Vertical Sports Maui.

“Vertical Sports Maui has so many wonderful volunteers and coaches who are the heartbeat of our mission! I love being part of a ministry that God is clearly blessing.”

Judy loves teaching Sunday school and volunteers year-round with Operation Christmas Child. Above all, she treasures her favorite roles as wife to her husband, Wade; mom to two grown sons and a daughter-in-law; and TuTu to two adorable granddaughters.