Staff Spotlight: Michael AikenTitle: National Events ManagerAbout me: As the national events manager, I handle administrative and event logistics for USA Fencing-hosted national tournaments as well as international tournaments held in the United States...
Staff Spotlight: Phil AndrewsTitle: Chief Executive OfficerPronouns: He/Him/HisHometown: Denver, CO via South Woodham Ferrers, Essex UKAbout me: Phil Andrews was appointed USA Fencing CEO in August 2022, and oversees the national governing body (NGB) ...
Staff Spotlight: Tabitha ChamberlinTitle: Director of Finance & AdministrationHometown: I am originally from Montana and grew up horseback riding through Glacier National Park.About me: I started with USA Fencing in December of 2021 as Senior Account M...
Staff Spotlight: Dr. Peggy ChinTitle: Director of Sports MedicinePronouns: she/herHometown: Los Angeles, Calif.About me: Prior to becoming director of sports medicine, I served for two and a half years as a sports medicine provider for the USA Fencing ...
Staff Spotlight: Jordan CookTitle: Development ManagerPronouns: she/her/hersHometown: Denver, ColoradoAbout me: I joined USA Fencing in July 2023 and it's been amazing learning more about USA Fencing and the strong sense of community within the sport. ...
Staff Spotlight: Shannon DaughertyTitle: Regional Events ManagerPronouns: she/her/hersHometown: Titusville, PAAbout me: I joined USA Fencing in May of 2023 as the Regional Events Manager. In this role, I oversee the Regional Events for USA Fencing, wh...
Staff Spotlight: Glen HollingsworthTitle: Director of National EventsHometown: Keenesburg, Colo.Pronouns: he/him/hisAbout me: I am a Colorado native, born and raised. I grew up in the eastern part of the state in a small farming community and moved to ...
Staff Spotlight: Tanner GonzalesTitle: Officials CoordinatorAbout me: Born and raised in the southeast part of Colorado. I graduated from UCCS in December of 2021 with a Bachelor's degree in Sports management. While attending college I was a varsity a...
Staff Spotlight: Nicole KirkTitle: Communications CoordinatorPronouns: she/her/hersHometown: Bel Air, Md.About me: I joined USA Fencing in May of 2023 from Fighting Irish Media at the University of Notre Dame, where I served as an Assistant Athletics ...
Staff Spotlight: Shannon JollyTitle: Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & BelongingHometown: Atlanta, Ga. Pronouns: he/himAbout me: I joined USA Fencing in May 2022 as the Senior Manager for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. In th...
Staff Spotlight: Kaitlyn LittenTitle: Senior Sport Performance Manager (Epee & Saber)Hometown: Huron, OhioPronouns: she/her/hersAbout me: I joined USA Fencing in February 2017 as the national teams coordinator and support the epee and saber cadet, juni...
Staff Spotlight: Christina PachutaTitle: Senior Manager of Compliance & Athlete SafetyPronouns: She, Her, HersHometown: Perry, N.Y.About me: I joined USA Fencing in July 2022 as the Athlete Safety and Compliance Manager. In my role, I serve as the prim...
Staff Spotlight: Kate ReisingerTitle: Chief of Sport PerformancePronouns: she/her/hersAbout me: I joined USA Fencing in January 2013 after 14 years with USA Field Hockey.While at USA Field Hockey, I worked with the national teams and led the department...
Staff Spotlight: Bryan WendellTitle: Director of CommunicationsHometown: Lewisburg, Pa.Pronouns: he/him/hisAbout me: I began my career at the Boy Scouts of America, where I developed fresh approaches to telling the story of the century-old organization...
Staff Spotlight: Brad SuchorskiTitle: Director of Membership, Service & GrowthPronouns: he/him/hisHometown: Milwaukee, WIAbout me: Born and raised in Wisconsin. I moved to Colorado for college. While attending college, I interned at USA Hockey and the ...
Staff Spotlight: Jennifer VernonAbout: Born and raised in North Jersey, I originally became interested in fencing during high school where I began as an epee fencer. After graduating, I began fencing as a division 1 fencer for Fairleigh Dickinson Unive...
Staff Spotlight: Addison WorleyTitle: Club and Division Services CoordinatorPronouns: He/HimHometown: Born in Colorado Springs, CO, but also lived in Berlin, Moscow, and Bangkok.About me: Born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO, I moved overseas when I...
