USA Swimming Elected Three New Board Members
The House of Delegates appointed new representatives to guide the organization's governance through 2030.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Swimming
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USA Swimming held Board of Directors elections on September 26, 2026, to fill three leadership seats. The House of Delegates selected Tom Dolan, Tom Ugast, and Gunnar Bentz to assume new roles within the organization.
Why it matters
These appointments shape the governance and strategic direction of the national governing body for competitive swimming. Board members are responsible for overseeing organizational policies that influence athlete representation and sport administration.
Official election results confirmed the transition of board leadership following a vote by the House of Delegates. The new At-Large members will serve four-year terms concluding in 2030.
The players
Tom Dolan
An athlete leader elected to an At-Large position on the USA Swimming Board of Directors.
Tom Ugast
A newly appointed At-Large member of the USA Swimming Board of Directors.
Gunnar Bentz
A former competitive swimmer elected to the 10-Year Athlete representative seat on the board.
The details
Board members are selected by the House of Delegates to provide organizational oversight and strategic governance for USA Swimming. Tom Dolan and Tom Ugast have transitioned into At-Large roles, while Gunnar Bentz has moved into the 10-Year Athlete representative seat. These changes replace outgoing board members Katy Aris-Wilson, Kenneth Chung, and Maya Andrews.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: The House of Delegates conducted the Board of Directors elections.
2030: The four-year terms for the new At-Large board members will expire.
Health Landscape
The transition of board leadership follows the standard governance cycle for the USA Swimming Board of Directors. These appointments reflect the ongoing evolution of the organization's administrative oversight.
These administrative changes primarily affect the governance structure of competitive swimming at the national level. If you are an athlete or member involved with the organization, you can track future policy updates through official channels.
The takeaway
Governance updates influence the administration of national sports programs. Athletes and interested community members should monitor official organizational updates for shifts in policy or strategic priorities.
Further reading
For more information on the governance of the sport, visit the Swimming section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
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