Mr. Ackermann founded Mark Ackermann Associates in 2021 and currently serves, through the firm, as Chief Executive Officer of both the Catholic Herald Institute, a not-for-profit organization, and the Catholic Herald Magazine, a for-profit corporation with offices in New York City and London. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Catholic University of America and a Master of Science degree in Not-for-Profit Management from New York University, and has held academic roles as an adjunct professor at Long Island University and The New School, Internship Coordinator at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, and Visiting Lecturer at Drew University. Mr. Ackermann also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the United States Association of Blind Athletes and was appointed Chair of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Board by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. He and his wife of 46 years, June, reside in Freehold, New Jersey, and have six children and nine grandchildren.
Holly Shick is the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. In that capacity, she oversees the USOPC’s ethics, compliance, and NGB Audit programs. Before joining the USOPC, Holly was a Senior Compliance Officer and Vice President at Goldman Sachs focused on anti-money laundering compliance. She also served as a federal prosecutor at the United States Attorney’s Offices in Washington, D.C., and Salt Lake City, Utah, where she mainly prosecuted violent crime cases. Holly is a proud Penn State alumna and received her law degree from American University’s Washington College of Law.
Jamie Davis is a renowned sports media, marketing, and business executive. He became the CEO of USA Volleyball in 2017 and was named CEO of USA Water Polo in 2024. Appointed to the board by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Davis brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the board. His impressive background includes serving as the President of Fanatics, Inc., leading the television network Versus, and holding the position of Managing Director of ESPN Star Sports. Davis has also contributed significantly to News Corporation, where he was a member of the Fox Sports launch team.
In addition to being a major donor to the USOPM, Weidner Homes is making significant investments in Colorado Springs. They are building residential communities downtown and have recently purchased the USL team the Switchbacks, whose stadium was built as a partner project to the USOPM under the City for Champions initiative. Robert has been with Weidner for close to 30 years. He lives in Kirkland, Washington, is originally from Boulder, and has lived in Colorado Springs earlier in his career.
Greg Billington builds global digital solutions, with the last 6 years of his career in product strategy at Visa Inc. He graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.S. in Economics and Exercise and then raced for the US as a professional triathlete, competing at the Olympics in 2016. He raced at the US Olympic Marathon Trials in 2020 before returning to triathlon in 2021 to guide Brad Snyder at the Paralympics, winning gold in Paratriathlon. He is currently earning his MBA at Wharton with a focus on finance and environmental sustainability and has been on the Athlete Advisory Council for USA Triathlon since 2019. He resides in San Francisco, CA.
Dina Gerson, a seasoned sports marketing professional, recently retired from a remarkable 30-year career at The Coca-Cola Company, where she served as the Olympic marketing director. Joining the board with extensive expertise, Gerson is well-versed in promoting the values and spirit of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. With a proven track record in global events and partnerships, she has successfully utilized the Olympics to achieve business objectives. Gerson’s rich experience spans 12 Summer and Winter Olympic Games, and she is recognized for cultivating relationships with over 100 Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Joe has held C-suite roles in several well-known U.S. companies including Chief Product and Technology Officer at SiriusXM, EVP & Chief Technology Officer at Disney Streaming Services, and EVP & Chief Technology Officer at MLB Advanced Media. Entrepreneurial and creative, Joe is eager to be involved with the Movement. He lives in the New York City area.
Emily Hughes represented Team USA at the 2006 Olympic Games in figure skating. After her skating career, Emily graduated from Harvard. She has spent the last decade working at leading companies such as Deloitte, Google, Johnson and Johnson, and Meta. She recently joined the business operations team at Figma. In her personal life, Emily is a community leader in the New York area. She lives with her husband, daughters, and goldendoodle.
Christopher Jenkins is President of Nor’wood Development Group, a locally-owned real estate and development firm in Southern Colorado for more than 40 years that has developed a prominent portfolio of planned communities, apartments, shopping centers and corporate centers. He also supports the Colorado Springs community with the the Nor’wood Foundation which focuses its philanthropic efforts on Christian initiatives for youth, the elderly, and regional arts and culture. He serves as a director on several boards including The Downtown Partnership, Downtown Development Authority, and the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance. Jenkins holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance and real estate from the University of Denver.
David is a two-time Equestrian of the Year and only the fourth American to win individual Gold in Equestrian sport. In addition to his experience and continuing role in the Movement, he also served as the President of the United States Equestrian Federation from 2003 – 2012, and he is currently a member of the Fédération Equestre Internationale, where he is chair of the Eventing Committee. David lives in New Jersey.
The most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian in history, Apolo is now a bestselling author and sought-after speaker. He serves as an advisor to Fortune 400 leadership teams on subjects including navigating transformation, leadership development, and performance under pressure. Apolo remains close to the Movement and has contacts with the LA 28 and SLT 34 organizations.
Former Mayor of the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado attorney general, United States attorney and district attorney, John is deeply knowledgeable about the region and state, well connected, and experienced in both management and governance. The City for Champions project was launched and the Olympic City, USA brand was adopted during his time as Mayor. John continues to make his home in Colorado Springs.
Sarah leads the management, preservation, and curation of the cultural and historical assets of El Pomar Foundation and its four historic properties including the executive office building, Penrose Heritage Museum, Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, and Penrose House Conference Center. Her formal education includes an MLS with a specialization in Archives & Records Management. Her prior board experience includes service with the Central City Opera and Society of American Archivists.
