BOARD OF DIRECTORS
USA TAEKWONDO'S MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of USA Taekwondo shall be to enable United States athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and promote and grow the sport of taekwondo in the United States.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board oversees the management of USA Taekwondo and its affairs, but it does not manage USA Taekwondo. USA Taekwondo's Board represents the interests of the United States taekwondo community and its athletes by providing USA Taekwondo with policy, guidance and strategic direction. The Board will focus on long-term objectives and impacts rather than day to day management, empowering the CEO to manage a staff-driven organization with effective Board oversight. The paramount duty of the Board is to select a well-qualified and ethical Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and to diligently oversee the CEO in the operation of USA Taekwondo. In addition, the Board performs the specific functions as outlined in the USAT Bylaws: HERE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NAME | POSITION | TERM |
Carol Lewis | Chair & Independent Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026 |
Ron Southwick | Vice Chair & Coach Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026 |
Bongseok Kim | Board Secretary & Affiliated Organization Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/26 |
Mitch Sprengelmeyer | Independent Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026 |
Tom Nwachuku | Independent Director | 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2028 |
Stephanie Alger | Independent Director | 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2028 |
Daniel Chun | Independent Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026 |
John Holloway | Referee Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2026 |
David Turgeon | AAC Athlete Representative | 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2028 |
Alex Lee | AAC Athlete Representative | 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2028 |
Ara White | AAC Athlete Representative | 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2028 |
Kathy Do | AAC Athlete Representative | 1/1/2025 to 12/31/2028 |
Board of Director's Meeting Minutes#
Important Links#
USATKD CODE OF ETHICS
VIEW, opens in a new tabETHICS & JUCICIAL COMMITTEES - COMPLAINTS & HEARING PROCEDURES
VIEW, opens in a new tabCONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
VIEW, opens in a new tabGIFT & ENTERTAINMENT POLICY
VIEW, opens in a new tabWHISTLEBLOWER & ANTI-RETALIATION POLICY
VIEW, opens in a new tabSANCTIONED EVENTS MANUAL
VIEW, opens in a new tab
USATKD Board Chairpersons & Past Presidents of the U.S. Taekwondo Union#
USATKD Board Chairpersons
- Carol Lewis (2023-Present)
- Beth Pinkney (2021-2022)
- Don Reynolds (2016-2020)
- Devin Johnson (2013-2016)
- John Holloway (2013)
- Anne Chase (2012-2013)
- Kevin Padilla (2009-2012)
- Ronda Sweet (2007-2009)
- Harvey Berkey (2005-2007)
Past Presidents of the U.S. Taekwondo Union
- Master Sang Lee (1997-2003)
- Grandmaster Hwa Chong (1993-96)
- Grandmaster Kyongwon Ahn (1986-92)
- Grandmaster Moo Yong Lee (1985-86)
- Dr. Dong Ja Yang (1979-84)
- Dr. Ken Min (1974-78)