WSU CAREER: Rowed on the novice boat as a FRESHMAN.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER: Earned four varsity letter at Kamiak High School split between swimming and rowing...as a junior raced the lightweight boat that finished 4th at Nationals...as a senior rowed on an open weight boat that placed 2nd at the Head of the Lake Regatta and first at the inaugural Husky Invite.
PERSONAL: Kelli Christine Schmitz...born March 16, 1987 at Everett, WA...father Nick is an engineer and mother Debbie is a teacher...has three siblings, older sister Nicole and younger brothers Steven and Scott...played in a show band at the 2003 Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade...interested in running, swimming and reading Jane Austin novels.