Jack Bauerle Elected to USA Swimming Board of Directors

Jack Bauerle Among Four Elected to USA Swimming Board of Directors

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 means 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 have been elected to USA Swimming’s Athletes’ Advisory Council.

Jack Bauerle led the University of Georgia Swimming and Diving program for 43 seasons, attaining unparalleled success with seven NCAA championships and 12 SEC titles. Under his management, 62 Georgia athletes received 175 nationwide championships, and 304 earned 2,116 All-America honors. Bauerle was named SEC Coach of the Year 18 instances and National Women’s Coach of the Year seven instances. He coached the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team to 14 medals in 2008 and has served in varied roles throughout six Olympic Games, guiding 87 Olympians to 38 medals, together with 15 golds. Bauerle’s Bulldogs 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 affect on each collegiate and worldwide swimming.

Billy Doughty brings in depth 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 know-how. As a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Team, he received 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 means 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 know-how 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 repute. His ardour for supporting athletes extends to his roles with the Positive Coaching Alliance and Thriveworks, the place he works to reinforce the well-being of athletes. Lang has obtained 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 workforce, giving again to the game that formed his life.

Kate Lundsten has been the Head Coach of Aquajets Swim Team since 2004, constructing robust 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 listing of USA Swimming Board of Directors members is offered here.

About USA Swimming

As the National Governing Body for the game of swimming within the United States, USA Swimming is a 380,000-member service group that promotes the tradition of swimming by creating alternatives for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to take part and advance within the sport by means of golf equipment, occasions and training. Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group degree to the Olympic Team, in addition to coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is accountable for choosing and coaching groups for worldwide competitions together with the Olympic Games and strives to serve the game by means of its core goals. For extra data, go to www.usaswimming.org.