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 USOPC, and CEO of the USOPC.
Four(4) Public Members, Four(4) Athlete Representatives, Two(2) National Governing Body Representatives, Chair of the USOPC, and CEO of the USOPC.
William J. Hybl (Public) Chair |
Gabe Garner (Athlete) |
Rich Bender (NGB) Vice Chair |
Sarah Hirshland (USOPC CEO) |
Dick Schlosberg (Public) Treasurer, Audit Committee Chair |
Susanne Lyons (Public) |
Amanda Banta (Athlete) Secretary |
Gene Sykes (USOPC Chair) |
R. Thayer Tutt (Public) Investment Committee Chair |
Pat Kelleher (NGB) |
Carissa Gump (Athlete) |
Jeff Butler (Athlete) |
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Paula Welch (Advisor/Non-Voting) Awards Committee Chair |
Honorary Directors
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger |
Robert Costas |
Staff
Alejandro "Alex" Lugo Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer |
Dana Kuhlman Executive Assistant |
Operations
Meetings & Reviews:
The day-to-day administrative operations of the Endowment are the responsibility of the EVP/COO and their administrative assistant.
The current USOPE investment philosophy encompasses the following objectives:
- The whole board meets twice a year (June and December), special sessions may be called as necessary
- Investment Committee meets quarterly to review the USOPE’s performance with the assistance of its independent investment consultant
- Audit Committee meets annually to review the external independent financial audit and select auditors for the following period
- Awards Committee meets as necessary to select the award recipients
The day-to-day administrative operations of the Endowment are the responsibility of the EVP/COO and their administrative assistant.
The current USOPE investment philosophy encompasses the following objectives:
- Maintain a well-diversified portfolio in an effort to control risk.
- Investment portfolio seeks returns over inflation with controlled volatility.
- Maintain good liquidity profile.
- Maintain a globally diversified portfolio.
- Exploit market inefficiencies or opportunities through world class investment managers.
- Provide an outstanding investment vehicle for current and potential member organizations.
- Seek ways to enhance returns through fee reductions, new commitments, and leveraging the long-term nature of the endowment.