Board of Directors
USA TAEKWONDO'S MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of USA Taekwondo shall be to enable United States athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and promote and grow the sport of taekwondo in the United States .
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board oversees the management of USA Taekwondo and its affairs, but it does not manage USA Taekwondo. USA Taekwondo's Board represents the interests of the United States taekwondo community and its athletes by providing USA Taekwondo with policy, guidance and strategic direction. The Board will focus on long-term objectives and impacts rather than day to day management, empowering the CEO to manage a staff-driven organization with effective Board oversight. The paramount duty of the Board is to select a well-qualified and ethical Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and to diligently oversee the CEO in the operation of USA Taekwondo. In addition, the Board performs the specific functions as outlined in the USAT Bylaws: HERE
MEETING MINUTES FROM BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS
The Board of Directors hold meetings and these meeting are documented. The minutes from each meeting can be found below on this webpage.
NAME | POSITION | TERM |
| Carol Lewis | Independent Director, Chair | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/26 |
| Jaysen Ishida | USOPC AAC Athlete Rep | 1/1/2021 to 12/31/24 |
| Cheyenne Lewis | USOPC AAC Athlete Rep Alternate | 1/1/2021 to 12/31/24 |
| David Turgeon | USATKD AAC Athlete Rep | 1/1/2021 to 12/31/24 |
| Brianna Salinaro | USATKD AAC Athlete Rep | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/24 |
| Ron Southwick | Coach Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/26 |
| John Holloway | Referee Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/26 |
| Bongseok Kim | Affiliated Organization Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/26 |
| Mitch Sprengelmeyer | Independent Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/26 |
| Daniel Chun | Independent Director | 1/1/2023 to 12/31/26 |
IMPORTANT LINKS:
USA Taekwondo Code of Ethics
Ethics & Judicial Committees - Complaints & Hearing Procedures
Conflict of Interest Policy
Gift & Entertainment Policy
Whistleblower & Anti Retaliation Policy
Sanctioned Events Manual
Board of Director Meeting Minutes#
USATKD Board Chairpersons & Past Presidents of the U.S. Taekwondo Union#
USATKD Board Chairpersons
- Carol Lewis (2023-Present)
- Beth Pinkney (2021-2022)
- Don Reynolds (2016-2020)
- Devin Johnson (2013-2016)
- John Holloway (2013)
- Anne Chase (2012-2013)
- Kevin Padilla (2009-2012)
- Ronda Sweet (2007-2009)
- Harvey Berkey (2005-2007)
Past Presidents of the U.S. Taekwondo Union
- Master Sang Lee (1997-2003)
- Grandmaster Hwa Chong (1993-96)
- Grandmaster Kyongwon Ahn (1986-92)
- Grandmaster Moo Yong Lee (1985-86)
- Dr. Dong Ja Yang (1979-84)
- Dr. Ken Min (1974-78)