Kevin M. Ring named USA Swimming President, CEO

USA Swimming employed Kevin M. Ring as its new President and CEO.

Ring, presently the President of Golf at Legends, will start his new position Sept. 17.

Ring “brings a proven record of building revenue and elevating fan engagement across some of the world’s most competitive sports,” according to USA Swimming. “At Legends, Ring oversaw strategic growth initiatives in the global golf business, creating innovative partnerships, media strategies, and commercial platforms that enhanced both athlete and fan experiences.”

Before Legends, Ring was Chief Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Marketing Officer on the PGA of America.

“In order to succeed as CEO of USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation, initially, I will spend meaningful time listening and learning, creating partnerships with key stakeholders, and communicating clearly with the board, stakeholders, membership, and USA Swimming staff,” Ring mentioned, in accordance with USA Swimming. “We will build a culture of transparency, innovation and modernization, all the while keeping focus on the mission and building upon the solid foundation already in place. This will be done using my experience with the PGA which aligns well with USA Swimming and the USA Swimming Foundation while also using my experience at Legends which allowed me to be CEO of my business while working with the commercially driven entity of Legends and the mission based Association at the PGA that has allowed both to create a modernized revenue plan. These complementary skills brought together will lead to the next phase of growth and leadership at USA Swimming.”

USA Swimming has been led by interim CEOs since final Aug. 29, when it was introduced that Tim Hinchey III left after seven years on the helm to pursue different alternatives.

Shana Ferguson crammed in as interim CEO earlier than leaving in early spring to turn out to be chief of sport and Games supply for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics.

Bob Vincent, a former chair of USA Swimming’s board of administrators, has been interim CEO since April 1.

On Feb. 19, USA Swimming introduced that Chrissi Rawak, a former University of Michigan swimmer, was named the brand new president and CEO, leaving her position as University of Delaware athletic director.

Nine days later, it was introduced that Rawak wouldn’t assume these roles as a result of “unforeseen personal circumstances,” in accordance with the USA Swimming board of administrators.

The day after her removing, USA Swimming confirmed it had discovered after her hiring had been introduced {that a} criticism towards Rawak had been filed with the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which investigates abuse instances in Olympic sports activities.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.