USA Triathlon is governed by a Board of Directors, which has general charge of the organization's business affairs, activities and policies. Four of the Board's members shall be Athlete Directors, four General Directors and four Independent Directors.
USA Triathlon is seeking nominations from athlete leaders who recognize the transformational power of triathlon to serve as an Athlete Member or General Director on the USA Triathlon Board of Directors (Board) or as an athlete member of USA Triathlon’s Athlete Advisory Council (AAC).
At the core of a dynamic multi-sport ecosystem, USA Triathlon is a purpose-driven organization focused on holistic care and support for our elite athletes while advancing the greater triathlon sport in the United States. As a non-profit committed to serving and growing the sport, our governance volunteers play a crucial role in driving our organizational success.
The USA Triathlon Board serves by leading the organization and providing strategy, policy direction, and oversight of its business affairs. As leaders of USA Triathlon, the Board plays a critical role in sport in the United States. Through exceptional leadership, governance, and oversight, the Board’s influence can profoundly impact the lives of athletes and the broader triathlon community in the U.S. through USA Triathlon’s commitment to serve the full ecosystem of the sport. While the roles and responsibilities of the Board are more fully described in the Bylaws of USA Triathlon here, the Board is instrumental in driving the direction of the organization by leading on the following core elements:
Ideal Experience
The incoming director will bring unique skills and experiences to complement USA Triathlon’s roster of accomplished Board leaders. All candidates offered for consideration should exhibit the following:
Furthermore, the Board is looking for the incoming director to exhibit knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Board Director Expectations
All members of the USA Triathlon Board are expected to fully commit to attending Board meetings and to engage in discussions in an informed, collegial, and constructive manner. Board members may also be selected to serve on one or more committees, with such committees meeting throughout the year. Board members should also keep up to date with USA Triathlon communications via the Board slack channel and ensure they actively and promptly participate in voting. USA Triathlon Board members must also be willing to undertake assessments of their personal contributions and participate in reviews of the effectiveness and performance of the Board as a whole. Finally, Board members are expected to respect and observe the utmost confidentiality regarding sensitive and proprietary information. Only the Board Chair and other expressly authorized representatives of USA Triathlon are permitted to speak on behalf of the Board.
USA Triathlon’s Athletes’ Advisory Council (“AAC”) is a USOPC and USA Triathlon Bylaw-mandated Standing Committee that broadens communication between USA Triathlon and its elite athletes. The AAC serves as a source of opinion and advice to the USA Triathlon Board and serves as a conduit to USA Triathlon. The AAC leads, serves, and engages athletes to communicate the interests of athletes and to protect their rights. The AAC consists of at least eight individuals — the four Athlete Directors from the Board, and four Athlete Representatives. The Team USA Athletes’ Commission Alternate Representative also serves on the AAC, unless they are also an Athlete Representative or Athlete Director. The AAC typically meets on a monthly basis. Athlete representatives elected to the AAC must be “Elite 10 Year Athletes” (please see Section 6.8 and 9.3 of the USA Triathlon Bylaws for this definition).
Ideal Experience
The AAC is seeking elite athletes who have an interest in sport governance and athlete advocacy. Successful candidates should bring unique skills and experiences to complement USA Triathlon’s roster of accomplished AAC members. All candidates offered for consideration should exhibit the following:In addition, successful AAC members should exhibit knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
AAC Expectations
All members of the USA Triathlon AAC are expected to fully commit to attending monthly meetings and to engage in discussions in an informed, collegial, and constructive manner. AAC members should keep up to date with AAC communications. AAC members should respect and observe confidentiality regarding AAC discussions, particularly about sensitive and proprietary information and should adhere to the USA Triathlon Code of Conduct at all times here.
Open Positions
Two (2) General Director positions are open for election. The terms for both positions will begin in January 2026 and will run for two years.
Please submit nominations to USA Triathlon. Your nomination document should include the following (a template submission form is provided below):
Along with this document, please attach:
If the submission does not include all of the above, it may be rejected by USA Triathlon in its sole discretion.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The Call for Nominations is open between June 9, 2025 and July 9, 2025. Please ensure your nomination(s) are submitted during this period; late submissions cannot be considered.
Following the closure of the Call for Nominations, candidates for this role will be evaluated by the Nominating and Governing Committee (NGC). The NGC will screen and may conduct interviews of the most qualified candidates and recommend up to three candidates for each available Board seat, with a vote conducted by the USA Triathlon membership, as outlined in the election policy, to confirm the new General Directors. Election ballots will be open for 30 days and candidate details will be posted on USA Triathlon’s website. USA Triathlon will publish the results as soon as possible after the ballot closing date, anticipated to be in October 2025.
Minimum Nomination Requirements
Safety and ethics are of paramount importance at USA Triathlon and among the Board of Directors. To that end, all candidates for the USA Triathlon Board must meet the following:
Candidate Eligibility
To be eligible to serve as a General Director, you must:
The full set of qualifications is set out in section 6.4 of the USA Triathlon Bylaws here.
Each General Director will also need to pass a background check, have no record of SafeSport violations, complete SafeSport education and training and ensure they have no conflicts of interests that could prevent them from serving. If you are interested in applying but believe you have a conflict of interest that could prevent your appointment, please reach out to USA Triathlon.
Open Positions
Two (2) Athlete Director positions and two (2) AAC Athlete Representative positions are open for election. The terms for all positions will begin in January 2026 and will run for two years.
Please submit nominations to USA Triathlon. Your nomination document should include the following (a template submission form is provided below):
Along with this document, please attach:
If the submission does not include all of the above, it may be rejected by USA Triathlon in its sole discretion.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The Call for Nominations is open between June 9, 2025 and July 9, 2025. Please ensure your nomination(s) are submitted during this period; late submissions cannot be considered.
Following the closure of the Call for Nominations, USA Triathlon will work with its Nominating and Governance Committee and independent election company, to ensure candidates meet the relevant elite athlete definition and launch the ballot process in September. Election ballots will be open for 30 days and candidate details will be posted on USA Triathlon’s website. A vote will be conducted by USA Triathlon Elite Athletes (as defined in the Bylaws). USA Triathlon will publish the results as soon as possible after the ballot closing date, anticipated to be in October 2025.
Minimum Nomination Requirements
Safety and ethics are of paramount importance at USA Triathlon and among the Board of Directors. To that end, all candidates for the USA Triathlon Board must meet the following:
Candidate Eligibility
To be eligible to serve as an Athlete Director or AAC Athlete Representative, you must:
The full set of qualifications is set out in section 6.4 of the USA Triathlon Bylaws here.
Each Athlete Director or AAC Athlete Representative will also need to pass a background check, have no record of SafeSport violations, complete SafeSport education and training and ensure they have no conflicts of interests that could prevent them from serving. If you are interested in applying but believe you have a conflict of interest that could prevent your appointment, please reach to USA Triathlon to discuss.
Those interested in applying should submit their applications to USA Triathlon. Applications submitted on or before July 9, 2025, will be reviewed and considered; late submissions cannot be considered
For more information, please reference the USA Triathlon’s Bylaws here and USA Triathlon’s Election Policy here.
USA Triathlon annual elections are conducted in accordance with the USA Triathlon Election Policy. Complete details on the nomination process, candidate platforms, and other items up for vote on the ballot are documented each year.
For more detailed information regarding annual election procedures and rules, please refer to the USA Triathlon Election Policy (PDF).
For more information about the USA Triathlon Board of Directors or the USA Triathlon Athletes’ Advisory Council (AAC), please reference USA Triathlon’s Bylaws here.
Click here for more information on eligibility requirements for Athlete Directors and AAC members.
Chair
Independent Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2025
Vice Chair
Athlete Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2028
Treasurer
Athlete Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2025
Secretary
General Director
Current Term End Date 12/31/2025
Athlete Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2026
General Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2027
General Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2027
General Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2025
Independent Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2025
Independent Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2026
Independent Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2026
Athlete Director
Current Term End Date: 12/31/2025
Joel Rosinbum - Past Board Chair
Allysa Seely - World Triathlon Executive Board Chair
Chris Hammer - USOPC Team USA Athletes' Commission Alternate
USA Triathlon Bylaws (PDF, Updated January 2025)
USA Triathlon Foundation Bylaws (PDF, Updated March 2025)
USA Triathlon Sanctioning Policy (PDF)
USA Triathlon Equal Pay Policy (PDF)
2022 USA Triathlon Code of Conduct and Statement of Ethics (PDF)
2025 Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)
USA Triathlon Gender Inclusion Policy (PDF)
Panel Determination - Kozlowski (PDF)
USA Triathlon Whistleblower Policy (PDF)
USA Triathlon Gift and Entertainment Policy (PDF, Updated Dec. 2022)
2022 AAC Operating Procedures (PDF)
Elite Athlete Disciplinary and Ombuds Policy (PDF)
USA Triathlon Grievance and Disciplinary Policy (Oct. 30, 2023) (PDF)
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Development Officer
General Counsel
Chief Growth and Marketing Officer
High Performance General Manager
Chief Sport Development Officer
| Committee | Chair | Board Liaison | Staff Liaison |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAT Athletes' Advisory Council | William Huffman & Greg Billington (Vice-Chair) | Dylan Sorensen | Alec Hewett |
| Compensation | Henry Brandon | -- | Jenny Wilson |
| Ethics | Benjamin Collins | Laura Oliphant | Kathryn Murtagh |
| Finance and Audit | William Huffman | Henry Brandon | Jenny Wilson |
| Judicial | Davis Backer | Gabriela Gallegos | Kathryn Murtagh |
Molly Smith | -- | Kathryn Murtagh |
| Committee | Chair | Board Liaison | Staff Liaison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegiate | Dean Harper | -- | Chad Cunningham |
| DEIA | Kym Zest and Sally Sherman (Co-Chairs) | -- | Megan Zablock |
| Hall of Fame | Steve Sutherland | -- | Tim Yount |
| Membership | TBD | Leslie Knibb | Darren Jacoby |
| National Coaching | Peter Lohrmann and Benjamin Kessel (Co-Chairs) | Keri Serota | Justin Trolle |
| Paratriathlon Development | Chris Palmquist | Scott Sternberg | Auburn Bosworth |
| Race Director | Eva Soloman | Gabriela Gallegos | Liz Kollar |
World Triathlon Executive Board
Gabriela Gallegos, Vice President (elected until 2028) |
World Triathlon Committees
Athletes Committee | Allysa Seely, Vice Chair (Paratriathlete) |
Audit, Risk and Integrity Committee | Victoria Brumfield |
Credentials Committee | -- |
Legal and Constitution Committee | Gabriela Gallegos, Executive Board Liaison |
Medical & Anti-Doping Committee | -- |
Multisport Committee | -- |
National Coaches Committee | -- |
Para Triathlon Committee | Christine Palmquist |
Technical Committee | -- |
Women's Committee | -- |
World Triathlon Commissions
Age Group Commission | Tim Yount |
Development Commission | -- |
Environmental Sustainability Commission | Kristina Mena |
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission | Barry Siff |
NOC Relations Commission | -- |
For more information, visit the World Triathlon Committee webpage
.Americas Triathlon Executive Board
Gabriela Gallegos, Board Member |
Americas Triathlon Committees
Technical Committee | Paul Brandt |
Medical Committee | -- |
Audit Committee | -- |
Paratriathlon Committee | Christine Palmquist |
For more information, visit the Americas Triathlon webpage.
USA Triathlon welcomes interest from all constituents interested in joining USA Triathlon committees. Currently, our committee rosters are complete but we will be opening up applications for 2026 open positions later this year. We will provide further details on the process and which positions will become vacant in due course. If you have any questions about committees, please contact the USA Triathlon legal team.
The USA Triathlon financial statements have been posted to help our membership understand the financial activities of the organization. The financial statements posted are two-year comparison statements that include the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activities and Net Changes. Also included are the USA Triathlon Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax. The returns are submitted to the Internal Revenue Service on an annual basis.
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