About
Northwest Fencing Center
Oregon’s premier fencing center, specializing in foil and epee training and competition.
Northwest Fencing Center is a non-profit athletic center that has been providing people of all ages with classes, camps, and private lessons since 1972.
NWFC specializes in foil and epee with a strong focus on the core foundations of fencing. Coaches are dedicated to providing a supportive, inspiring, and fun atmosphere to foster a love of the sport and the growth of the athlete, both on the strip and off.
Coaches
Simon Abram
Head Coach, Fencing Master
Simon comes from a family with four fencing masters. He has been fencing since he was seven years old and started to coach at 14. He got his first coaching degree when he was 16. In 2006, at 21, he became the young…
Patricio Moreno
Fencing Master
Patricio is an accomplished athlete and fencing coach with 15+ years of coaching experience. Before moving to the US, he was a member of the Chilean National Team for 13 consecutive years. He climbed high in FIE rank…
Ioana Doltu
Fencing Master
Ioana began fencing at age 8, initially focusing on foil for 12 years where she won numerous medals and competed at national and international levels. Before moving to the US, she was part of the Romanian Seni…
Will Richmond
Epee and Foil Moniteur
Will Richmond started fencing sabre at SAF (Studio of American Fencing) in 2001, in NE Portland. While in college in Ashland Or, he fenced at Southern Oregon Fencing Center under Maestro John McDouga…
Gregory Mitberg
Fencing Moniteur
Gregory started fencing at NWFC when he was just five years old! He competed on the European cadet and junior circuits from 2013 to 2017 and began on the international senior circuit in 2015. With 4 top 8 fin…
Joe Serban
Fencing Coach
Joe Serban started fencing when he was 9 years old in Bellingham and Seattle, Washington. He started at Salle Auriol Fencing Center under Maitre Leon Auriol prior to coming to Oregon. Later in 2012, Joe joined N….
Michael McTigue
Fencing Coach
Michael McTigue began his fencing career under the supervision of Hungarian Maestro Csaba Elthes. Later he studied under renowned Russian epee Maestro Albert Chikayev, trainer of multiple world and Olympic champions. He was Michael’s mentor and deve….
Administration
Brianne Camacho
Executive Director
Brianne is a nonprofit management expert with a background in organizations serving children and young adults. In addition to her work with nonprofits, Brianne enjoys giving back by volunteering for Lake Oswego Arts Council and serving as the Community Engagement Director for Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery. Brianne was a recreational fencer when she was younger. She sees fencing as a life-long sport for people of all ages and abilities. She hopes to continue NWFC’s tradition of inclusion and community in competitive and recreational fencing.
Erin Hambleton
Communications and Events Coordinator
Erin Hambleton specializes in club communications and special events. In addition to leading NWFC’s online communications, Erin assists with club operations and member services.
Erin first joined the NWFC Fencing family in 2010 when her oldest daughter jo…
The Board of Directors
Northwest Fencing Center is a 501(3)c not-for-profit organization. NWFC Board Members are appointed by NWFC members and are responsible for providing direction, leadership, and stability for the organization’s operations.
The Board makes decisions that impact day-to-day activities and the long-term goals of the club. Expansion plans, fundraising efforts, and scholarship grants are all some of the responsibilities the Board of Directors upholds.
Our Vision: An inclusive community as a model of excellence for the fencing world, and beyond.
Our Mission: Fencing education for all that encourages growth in perseverance and sportsmanship.
Board Members:
Pam Nason, President
Pam Mariea-Nason has seen the positive impact of the sport of fencing and the NWFC community has had on her daughter. Watching the encouragement and sense of belonging for all fencers is a primary reason she volunteers on the Board. As a nurse, her background working in many aspects of health care has helped her identify the overwhelmingly positive impact the sport can have on the physical and emotional health of the participants.
Isabelle Meunier, Secretary
Originally from Quebec, Isabelle Meunier was introduced to NWFC a few years ago now as her pre-teen son took up the sport of fencing. She was impressed by the club’s decades long legacy and commitment to the sport for all, the inclusive community, and impressive commitment from all the coaches and staff to foster a great atmosphere following individualized needs and personal goals.
As a small business owner, she was curious to serve on a first nonprofit in a meaningful way. She felt that her background could hopefully help to formalize that legacy over the long term, and continue to help foster that community of amazing athletes of all ages, on or off the strip.
Alexander Wallace
Alexander Wallace joined the NWFC board because he knows how important it is to make fencing more accessible, especially for people who may not yet see themselves represented in the sport. He’s an active foil fencer at NWFC, where he’s found joy, community, and a healthy amount of challenge.
Alex is committed to helping NWFC continue its great work and expand as an inclusive, supportive community—where anyone can pick up a blade and feel like they belong.
Bob Marx
I come from a family of fencers. My mother, brother, sister-in-law, and wife are all fencers. This year, 2025, will be my 57th anniversary of my first fencing lesson. You could say, it is in my blood. When Salle Auriol’s fencing master, Yves Auriol, left to coach at Notre Dame in 1985, my wife, Suzanne, was one of three members who incorporated our organization. I became its first chairman of the board of directors. Since then, I’ve held various positions within the organization from coach to a director and/or an officer of the board. I’ve represented the USA in 10 world championships, held 7 national titles, and competed in three Olympic Games. I serve on the board in the hopes to give other fencers the same opportunities I had and to support our fine coaches so they can continue the history of NWFC as being one of the finest fencing clubs in the nation.
Daniel Baxter, Vice President
Korri Sun
Korri has witnessed firsthand the positive impact fencing has had on both her son and husband, from improved physical fitness to meaningful social connections that enhance their well-being. The welcoming spirit of the NWFC community has inspired her to join the board, where she hopes to use her skills and experience to give back and make a positive difference. She values the opportunity to collaborate with passionate fencers and is excited to help guide the organization’s strategic direction for the benefit of all members.
Byron Clayton
Chandler Tso, Treasurer
Chandler has fenced foil for over a decade and been a member of the club for almost 5 years. Having a career in finance and the public sector, Chandler tries to support the sport he loves best with the things he does best. Chandler does this by reviewing the expenses and income of the club, forecasting the finances, and trying to maximize the utility of the club for its members through monetary means.
Peter Roberts
I’m excited about the privilege and opportunity to serve on the NWC board. I’m excited to contribute ideas, support, leadership and technology expertise to this wonderful community.
I’ve been an NWFC member as a competitive fencer for almost two years and am excited that my son is also learning to fence!
The community of folks that make up NWFC, excellent coaching and robust competitive athletes that I am privileged to train with make NWFC a very special place. I’m delighted every time I show up to practice.