Committees#
Finance and Audit Committee #
The Finance and Audit Committee monitors the financial activities of the organization, including preparation of the annual budget, development of financial procedures, approval of contracts, auditing of report and programs to obtain continuing financial support.
Chair: Dave Farnsworth
Title: Treasurer
Members: George Wilson, Greg Duncan, Isabel Gregersen, Sam Pickens
Committee for Competitive Excellence #
The Committee for Competitive Excellence is responsible for the organization and implementation of successful junior and senior programs to ultimately improve U.S. divers on an international scale.
Chair: Dave Burgering
Members: John Appleman, Gabi Chereches, John Fox, Cokey Huffman, Sean McCarthy, Sophia McAfee, Krysta Palmer, Jordan Skilken
Coaches Advisory Committee #
The Coaches Advisory Committee advises the Board regarding input from coaches and club owners on pending policies or other matters relating to USA Diving.
Members: Dan Pitts, Omar Ojeda, Jean Luc Miralda, Lisa Werwinski, Derek Starks, Tom Huynh, Grayson Campbell, Hunter Hollenbeck, Lyle Yost
Athletes' Advisory Council #
The Athletes' Advisory Council is elected every four years by eligible athletes. The AAC shall be a forum for comprehensive communication between athletes and USA Diving. The AAC will lead, serve, and engage athletes to communicate the interests and protect the rights of athletes, and be a conduit to USA Diving.
Committee Members: Grayson Campbell, Alison Gibson, Hunter Hollenbeck, Jenna Jagielski, Kyndal Knight, Anna Kwong, James Lichtenstein, Joslyn Oakley, Krysta Palmer, Dylan Reed, Jack Ryan, Lyle Yost
SafeSport Committee #
The SafeSport Committee shall review and assist with the development and implementation of the athlete safety policy and other policies or procedures related to SafeSport.
Chair: Sarah Schuster-Morrison
Members: Steve Voellmecke, Sandy Searcy, Curt Wilson, Anna Kwong, Joslyn Oakley
Allied Organizations Committee #
The Committee advises the Board on input from Allied Organization members on pending policies or other matters relating to USA Diving.
Chair: Lewis Fellinger
Members: Kevin Alcox, Lindsay Mondick, Sandy Searcy, Jordan Skilken, Sophie Verzyl
High Diving Committee #
The High Diving Committee advises on matters pertaining to high diving.
Members: David Colturi, Ryan Hawkins, Mikey Lewark, James Lichtenstein, Kyle Mitrione
Nominating and Elections Committee #
The Committee develops the processes and procedures for elections, solicits and vets nominations, and conducts the elections in partnership with the staff of USA Diving.
Chair: Sarah Morrison
Members: Susan Bromberg, Mike Wantuck, Dylan Reed, Alison GIbson
Facilities Commission #
The Facilities Commission advises on facility questions and FINA specifications.
Chair: Bill Hobbs
Members: Steve Voellmecke, Scott Hester, Brian Hazelton
Advisory: Steve McFarland
Judges Commission #
Chair: Amy Kwan
Members: Aaron Ashworth, Kim Fain, Jeff Stabile, Steve Voellmecke
Past Chair (Advisory): Cokey Huffman
Masters Committee #
The Masters Committee is responsible for the organization and conduct of a masters diving program for divers 21 years of age and older who no longer compete in the senior program. The Masters Committee conducts both an indoor and outdoor national championships annually.
Chair: Heather Carrano
Vice Chair, Recording: Mark Timko
Vice Chairs, Rules: Maryhelen Bronson, Melanie Milone
Members: Regina Feny, Chay Shipley
Board of Review Committee #
The Board of Review Committee reviews complaints regarding disciplinary and Administrative matters
Chair: Bill Farrar
Vice-Chair: Andre Watson
Members: Michelle Sandelin, Julie Johnson (Wotovich), Curt Wilson, Kathy Dacey, Samantha Pickens, David Dinsmore, Noah Zawadski
Ethics Committee #
The Ethics Committee oversees the implementation of the conflict of interest policy and advises on other ethics matters
Chair: Kristin Roberts
Members: Ryan Hawkins, Lucia Serrano, Ted Smith, JoLynn Gentry, Emilie Moore