USMS Organization and National Committees

USMS is governed by its volunteers, also known as the House of Delegates. The HOD is composed of nearly 250 LMSC officers who attend our annual meeting. At the annual meeting, the HOD elects the USMS Board of Directors.

The BOD is composed of 16 voting members. USMS legal counsel and the chief executive officer are nonvoting, ex-officio board members. The Executive Committee, to which members are elected in odd years, includes the president, vice president of administration, vice president of local operations, vice president of programs, vice president of community services, secretary, treasurer, immediate past president, legal counsel, and chief executive officer. The remaining eight board positions, recognized as at-large directors, are elected in even years, one from each zone. BOD members are elected for two-year terms and may run for an additional two-year term, for a total of four years of service.

The USMS President appoints committee chairs and committee members with input from the vice presidents to whom they report. The USMS President also appoints special assignments and liaisons. Zone chairs are elected by their respective zone members.

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

President
Ed Coates [email]

Vice President of Administration
Julie Dussliere [email]

Vice President of Local Operations
Crystie McGrail [email]

Vice President of Programs
Robin Smith [email]

Vice President of Community Services
Kenny Brisbin [email]

Secretary
Carrie Stolar [email]

Treasurer
Jill Gellatly [email]

Past President
Peter Guadagni [email]

Legal Counsel - Nonvoting
Katie Kenyon [email]

Chief Executive Officer - Nonvoting
Dawson Hughes [email]

At-Large Directors

Samantha Kraft [email]

Guy Davis [email]

C.J. Rushman [email]

Rob Heath [email]

Phyllis Quinn [email]

Nicole Christensen [email]

Trey Taylor [email]

Jeff Commings [email]

Past Presidents

USA Swimming Representative

Zone Chairs

Breadbasket Zone
Jenny Hodges [email]

Colonies Zone
Doug Sayles [email]

Great Lakes Zone
Ann Marshfield [email]

Northwest Zone
Jill Wright [email]

Oceana Zone
Karen Harris [email]

South Central Zone
Jacky Merianos [email]

Southeast Zone
Ed Saltzman [email]

Southwest Zone
Arlette Godges [email]