USA Swimming Governance Committee Committees in USA Swimming

Jim Sheehan President* Robert Broyles VP Administration* Ellaine Cox Awards Jayne Spittler Convention Education Laurie Benton Credentials/Elections Mary Jo Swalley Operational Risk Pam Lowenthal Registration/Membership Jay Thomas Rules & Regulations Kelley Otto VP Athletes/AEC Chair* Michael Klueh Athletes Exec. Vice Chair John Bitter VP Program Development* Chad Onken Club Development Mark Rieniets Disability Swimming Bll Kirkner Diversity & Inclusion Cherita Gentilucci LSC Development Dan McAllen VP Program Operations* John Witzel Championship Evaluation Jim Holcomb Officials Suzanne Heath Times & Recognition Tim Bauer VP Technical* Bill Marlin Age Group Development David Johnson Open Water Development W. John Morris Senior Development Brandon Drawz Olympic International Operations# John R. Morse Secretary & General Counsel Bernard (Buddy) Pylitt National Board of Review Stu Hixon Treasurer* Kelley Otto Audit Paige Penze Investment Michael Lawrence International Relations Frank Swigon Governance Scott Rodeo Sports Medicine/Science Rick Klatt National Team Evaluation# Brandon Drawz Steering

Committees in USA Swimming About 27 National Committees in USA Swimming Membership of each committee is relatively limited; i.e. Governance Committee composed of 8 appointed, non-athlete, members Approximately 25% annual turnover Some positions are mandated by Bylaws and Rules of USAS

Committees in USA Swimming National Committees important in governance and operation of USA Swimming – 21 of 29 Legislative proposals this year from committees – 44 sessions of convention hosted by committees – LSC/Zone study originated and promulgated by committees – All legislative proposals vetted by Rules and Regulations Committee

Committees in USA Swimming How Does One Get Appointed to a National Committee?? – Limited Opportunities Only about 1/3 rd of applicants receive appointments due to available vacancies – Apply for membership – Get involved in LSC activities and other opportunities – Be persistent – Be realistic