COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum announced the appointment of its new slate of Board Directors and Officers, who will begin their terms on January 1, 2026. These leaders bring a wide range of expertise across sport, business, technology, civic leadership, and the Olympic and Paralympic movements.
Mark Ackermann has been elected Chair of the Board. He will be joined by Vice Chair Holly Shick, Secretary Jamie Davis, and Treasurer Greg Billington (OLY, PARA).
The 2026 class of directors includes Robert Carr, Joe Inzerillo, David O’Connor (OLY), Apolo Ohno (OLY), John Suthers, and Sarah Woods. Chris Jenkins will have his term extended through December 2026.
“These new members of our Board bring extraordinary experience, perspective, and passion for our mission,” said Marisa Wigglesworth, CEO of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. “They come to us from across the country, each bringing unique expertise that will strengthen the Museum’s national standing and enhance our ability to share the story of Team USA with audiences everywhere.”
With this new leadership in place, the Museum also extends its profound appreciation to the Board members whose terms conclude at the end of 2025: Dick Celeste, Benita Fitzgerald-Mosley, B.J. Hybl, Phil Lane and R. Thayer Tutt. Their years of dedication and advocacy helped establish the Museum as a national landmark for Olympic and Paralympic storytelling. The USOPM is especially grateful to outgoing Chair Phil Lane for his leadership and commitment to advancing the Museum’s mission.
“It is an honor to help lead the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum at such an important moment in its growth,” said Ackermann, incoming USOPM Board Chair. “This institution preserves and celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our athletes, and it stands as a place of education, inspiration, and inclusion. I look forward to working with my fellow board members, Museum leadership, and partners across the Movement to advance this mission in meaningful ways.”
The newly elected directors bring a strong blend of professional experience and enduring ties to the Olympic and Paralympic Movement.
- Mark Ackermann, founder and principal of Mark Ackermann Associates and chair of the United States Association of Blind Athletes, joins the board as an appointee of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
- Robert Carr, Chief Operating Officer at Weidner Homes, has been a major supporter of the USOPM and a leader in significant development projects in Colorado Springs.
- Joe Inzerillo, Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Salesforce, is a pioneering force in digital product innovation with senior roles at Disney Streaming, MLB Advanced Media, and SiriusXM.
- David O’Connor (OLY), Olympic gold medalist and Chief of Sport for the United States Equestrian Federation, brings decades of leadership in international sport governance.
- Apolo Ohno (OLY), the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history, is now a bestselling author and advisor to global organizations on leadership and performance.
- John Suthers, former Colorado Springs Mayor, Attorney General of Colorado, and U.S. Attorney, adds deep civic, legal, and governance experience.
- Sarah Woods, Associate Vice President of Collections at the El Pomar Foundation, is a specialist in cultural asset management, preservation, and historic stewardship.
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum looks ahead to 2026 with gratitude for its outgoing board members and great enthusiasm for the leadership guiding the path forward.
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