Following earlier reports that Tim Hinchey will be stepping down from his role as the President and CEO of USA Swimming, the organization confirmed that news in a press release and announced that Shana Ferguson will serve as the Interim CEO.
The release makes no mention of the related report that Lindsay Mintenko will resign as the National Team Managing Director.
“I am excited and appreciate the Board’s confidence in my assuming this role and stand ready to work with the Board and our membership to continue to drive our sport forward,” said Ferguson. Earlier this year, Ferguson received what USA Swimming described to SwimSwam as a title change as her role shifted from Chief Commercial Officer to Chief Operating Officer.
Ferguson arrived at USA Swimming in 2019, two years after Hinchey was appointed CEO. Before USA Swimming, Ferguson, who swam collegiately at the U.S. Naval Academy, worked in executive-level roles at Under Armor and Icahn Automotive Group.
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