4 New Members Appointed to USA Swimming Board of Directors

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO— USA Swimming, the nationwide governing physique for the game of swimming within the United States, has introduced the election of Jack Bauerle, Billy Doughty, Brent Lang, and Kate Lundsten to its Board of Directors. The group’s House of Delegates elected three Directors to four-year phrases and the National Team Steering Committee named Doughty as Chair by way of 2028.

USA Swimming is grateful to Frank Busch, Maya Dirado, Clark Hammond, and Ira Klein for his or her service on the Board of Directors.

Due to a tie within the preliminary spherical of voting for the 10-Year Athlete Representative on the USA Swimming Board of Directors (“BoD”), the election will reopen and stay open till 5 pm MT tomorrow, September 28.

Additionally, Phoebe Bacon, Gunnar Bentz, Lilly King, and Alex Walsh had been elected to USA Swimming’s Athletes’ Advisory Council.

Jack Bauerle has led the University of Georgia Swimming and Diving program for 43 seasons, reaching unparalleled success with seven NCAA championships and 12 SEC titles. Under his management, 62 Georgia athletes have gained 175 nationwide championships, and 304 have earned 2,116 All-America honors. Bauerle has been named SEC Coach of the Year 18 occasions and National Women’s Coach of the Year seven occasions. He coached the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team to 14 medals in 2008 and has served in numerous roles throughout six Olympic Games, guiding 87 Olympians to 38 medals, together with 15 Golds. Bauerle’s Bulldogs have produced standout Olympians corresponding to Chase Kalisz, Kristy Kowal and Allison Schmitt and he’s been a key determine within the careers of quite a few medalists. A member of a number of teaching halls of fame, Bauerle is acknowledged for his profound influence on each collegiate and worldwide swimming.

Billy Doughty brings intensive management and experience to the USA Swimming Board of Directors, with over a decade of expertise as CEO and Head Coach of DART Swimming, the place he remodeled the group right into a multi-million-dollar aquatics entity. Under his steerage, DART has produced a number of Junior National Team and National Team athletes, together with a Paris Olympian. Doughty’s distinctive mixture of operational acumen in aquatic programming and monetary experience positions him to assist USA Swimming navigate the evolving panorama of collegiate and elite swimming. He has additionally held key governance roles on the LSC and nationwide ranges, together with service on the Senior Development Committee, and was appointed Head Men’s Coach for the 2019 World Junior Championships in Budapest.

Brent Lang is a former Olympic gold medalist, seasoned enterprise chief, and dedicated mentor with a distinguished profession in each sports activities and expertise. As a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team, he gained a gold medal within the 4×100 Freestyle Relay on the Seoul Games and was a four-time NCAA champion on the University of Michigan. After incomes his MBA from Stanford, Lang led Vocera Communications by way of a profitable IPO and eventual acquisition by Stryker in 2022. Currently, he serves on the board of Outset Medical and chairs the board of Eko Health, innovating medical expertise with AI-powered gadgets. Lang additionally contributed to the restoration of USA Gymnastics following its sexual abuse scandal, serving to restore the group’s management and popularity. His ardour for supporting athletes extends to his roles with the Positive Coaching Alliance and Thriveworks, the place he works to boost the well-being of athletes. Lang has acquired the CEO World Award and the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. He resides in Los Altos, California, along with his spouse and continues to swim with the native Masters crew, giving again to the game that formed his life.

Kate Lundsten has been the Head Coach of Aquajets Swim Team since 2004, constructing sturdy swimmers and groups together with her team-first philosophy. With over 30 years of teaching expertise, she has represented the U.S. on the 2017 FINA World Junior Championships, the 2018 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, and the 2019 Pan American Games. Under her management, Aquajets has earned a number of USA Swimming Gold and Silver Medal Team honors. A former NCAA nationwide champion with 24 All-American honors, Lundsten has coached two Olympians and quite a few National Team athletes. She’s additionally Board Chair of Newjets, Inc., and is an advocate for Safe Sport, psychological well being consciousness, and inclusive swimming environments. Lundsten’s collaborative management type makes her a strong voice within the sport.

The full checklist of USA Swimming Board of Directors members is on the market right here.

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