Leadership
We invite you to nominate individuals and groups whose achievements reflect the Olympic and Paralympic ideals—advancing sport, promoting inclusion, and inspiring communities through teamwork, perseverance, and fair play.
Board of Directors
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Endowment (USOPE) is managed by a 12-member board of directors. The board composition includes:
Four (4) Public Members, Four (4) Athlete Representatives, Two (2) National Governing Body Representatives, Chair of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), and CEO of the USOPC.
| Susanne Lyons | Public | Chair, Audit Committee Chair |
| John R. Queen | Public | Vice Chair, Investment Committee Chair |
| Amanda Banta | Athlete (Shooting) | Treasurer |
| Carissa Gordon Gump | Athlete (Weightlifting) | Secretary, Awards Committee Chair |
| Gene Sykes | Ex Officio | USOPC Chair |
| Sarah Hirshland | Ex Officio | USOPC CEO |
| Jeff Butler | Athlete (Wheelchair Rugby) | Director |
| Marti Malloy | Athlete (Judo) | Director |
| Beth Spilman | NGB (American Canoe Association) | Director |
| Pat Kelleher | NGB (USA Hockey) | Director |
| John MacColl | Public | Director |
| Jair Lynch | Public | Director |
Non-Voting Directors
- William J. Hybl - Chair Emeritus
- Bob Costas - Honorary Director
Staff
- Alejandro "Alex" Lugo - Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
- Karen Knapp - Assistant Secretary/Executive & Operations Administrator