DAN SZELINGOWSKI
Manager
Dan returns to the Lake Club for his 8th year as Club Manager. Dan began his tenure with the Lake Club during its centennial celebration in 2017 and spent one season (2022) as the General Manager of The Noe Pond Club in Chatham, NJ, before returning in 2023. Alongside the Board of Governors, Dan has stewarded the Club through a period of continuous growth and improvement. During his tenure, he has made strides in improving Club communications, overseen the redesign of the website, re-energized Summer Camp, and upgraded Club facilities and amenities, including the Kayak Room renovation project and the installation of a bathroom facility. Additionally, Dan successfully navigated the Club through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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His related work experience includes working as a teacher, coach, and administrator for the past 19 years at Delbarton School in Morristown, NJ. During this time, he has been a member of Delbarton's science department, teaching every grade level from 7th–12th and serving in numerous roles outside of the classroom, including baseball and football coach, admissions officer, co-chair of Delbarton's reaccreditation, and class dean.
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Dan graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2006 with his B.A. in Neuroscience, where he was a four-year letter winner on the most successful football team in school history. In 2012, he earned his M.A. in Education Leadership, Management, and Policy from Seton Hall University. Then, in 2018, he earned a Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership from Harvard's Graduate School of Education. As a lifelong learner, Dan has continued his graduate studies in pursuit of his doctorate and is currently ABD (All But Dissertation) in the Education Leadership (Ed.D.) program at Seton Hall University. Dan currently resides in Mendham Borough with his wife Kristin, a STEM teacher in Livingston, and daughters Klara (10), Winifred (6), and Elizabeth (4).
Ashley Lloyd
Assistant Manager &
Administrator
Ashley Lloyd joined the Lake Club staff in 2025, bringing a wealth of administrative experience and a sharp eye for organization. With a background in education administration and customer service, Ashley is dedicated to ensuring the Club runs smoothly for members and staff alike.
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Ashley serves as the Attendance Officer and Administrative Assistant at Delbarton School, where she maintains student records, coordinates with faculty and parents, and supports various school operations. She has also held roles in service sales and funeral service administration, showcasing her versatility and strong interpersonal skills.
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Ashley earned her B.A. in History from Kean University. When she’s not keeping operations in order at the Club, Ashley dedicates her time to volunteering in Guatemala, helping build houses for families in need. She also leads a young mom ministry group fostering encouragement and community for fellow mothers. She currently resides in Flanders, NJ, where she lives with her husband, Chris, and their two children, Carson (4) and Avery (3).
DEIRDRE O'MARA
Camp Director
A native of Gillette, NJ, with a B.A. from George Washington University, Deirdre has taught numerous upper level science courses such as AP Biology, Marine Biology, and Chemistry throughout her distinguished career at the Pingry School. Along with creating a culture for students to learn and thrive in the classroom, Deirdre has fostered numerous extracurricular opportunities for students to become passionate life-long learners including the development of SMART team, Waksman Student Scholars Program, Biology Honors Projects and a travel course to Belize to study reef ecology. In addition to her expertise as an educator, Deirdre has been the head girls' varsity swimming coach since 2016 and is also currently an assistant junior varsity tennis coach. Her swimmers regularly compete at the highest levels in the state and she has coached swimmers that have competed in the Olympics.
Deirdre is married to her husband, Jerry O'Mara, and they have three children. Daughters Claire and Grace, are currently pursuing graduate degrees at Harvard and the University of Kansas, respectively, and son, Jerry, attends Brown University where he is a member of the swim team. Deirdre remains active in the New Jersey Masters swimming community and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
SEAN LARSON
Tennis Pro
Sean Larson is the head Tennis Pro at Somerset Lake & Game Club and Strength and Conditioning Coach/Tennis Instructor at the Warren Health & Racquet Club. Sean has been a USPTA certified Tennis professional since 2008 along with being certified as a Speed and Agility Specialist.
Sean has owned FiT Athlete, LLC, a business that has specialized in Strength and Agility training for nearly a decade. Beyond starting his own business, Sean has been coaching tennis and training athletes for over 20 years. An alum of Voorhees High School, Sean played four years of varsity tennis and one year of football, along with competing in the NJ Marines Physical Fitness Competition where he won 2nd in the state and #1 in the state broad jump!
He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Salisbury University in 2007 where he captained the tennis team for both his junior and senior years. Additionally, Sean used to compete in powerlifting competitions, where he earned a 3rd place finish in the Salisbury University bench press competition his freshman year and won the Maryland state bench press his senior year. Sean's business FiT Athlete has helped change the lives of many children and adults whether to achieve weight loss goals, gain confidence, or become a better athlete. Along the way, he has coached students of all levels from young beginners to top professionals. Sean is also devoted to giving back to the community by partnering FiT Athlete with various fundraisers helping local kids in need in association with institutions such as Sloan Kettering. Sean and his wife Jackie currently live in Bridgewater with their daughter, Cali (5).
Hugo Moras
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Hugo Moras joined the Lake Club as Director of Buildings and Grounds in July 2024 and immediately set to work improving and maintaining the Club’s facilities. Since his arrival, Hugo has made a significant impact, enhancing the quality and play of the tennis courts, ensuring a reliable supply of firewood for members to enjoy, and overseeing the maintenance of the extensive trail system that winds around the lake. His dedication to preserving and improving the Club’s natural beauty and infrastructure ensures that members can continue to enjoy the unique outdoor experience the Lake has to offer.
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His commitment to excellence and attention to detail help maintain the high standards that make the Lake Club a special place for its members. In addition to his work at the Lake Club, Hugo continues to develop his own handyman business, Hugo the Handyman, where he applies his wide-ranging skills to home repairs, renovations, and custom projects for clients
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Hugo lives in Budd Lake, NJ, with his wife Lauren, son Logan (2) and stepdaughter Talia (9).
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BRIAN McFADDEN
Assistant Tennis Pro
Brian McFadden is the Head Tennis Pro at The Club at Natirar, a Montage Resort property in Peapack- Gladstone NJ. His focus is planning weekly group activities, teaching adult and junior private lessons and hosting special club events. In the spring and fall seasons, he helps instruct clinics and coach ladies teams at Roxiticus in Mendham, and in summer teaches various tennis camp age groups at The Somerset Lake & Game Club in Far Hills.
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Brian has a long history of leading summer tennis programs at Camp Deerhorn in Wisconsin, which includes players who have gone on to Division 1 success at Stanford University, Ohio State, Boston College and University of Oregon among others. Over the years he has taught for NYC Parks & Recreation, coached USTA 10 & under league teams and worked in a management role for sports business powerhouse IMG overseeing pro and senior tour events with many greats of the game - once even sharing the court with legendary Billie Jean King.
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Brian is a graduate of Delbarton School, where he played #1 singles and served as team captain. He earned his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University in Economics and holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
STEVE SEDLOCK
Assistant Tennis Pro
Steve Sedlock brings us 50 years of tennis experience as a player, instructor, coach, captain and tournament organizer. He was a #1 singles player in high school, as well as in the Mountain Valley Conference. He also reached #4 in singles (age group) in the USTA Mid-Atlantic Region (Virginia).
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His focus is planning weekly group activities, teaching adult and junior private lessons and hosting special club events. In the spring and fall seasons, he works closely with Sean as part of the FIT Athlete team.
Steve is a graduate of Virginia Tech and has a Master's from Virginia Commonwealth University. He's a Level One certified USPTA Certified Tennis Instructor who looks forward to helping our members work on their game, while having fun and getting great exercise along they way.