Todd Smith Named USMS Executive Director

Todd Smith has been named the Executive Director of United States Masters Swimming, President Rob Copeland announced Friday. “We are delighted to have Todd join USMS as our first executive director,” Copeland said. “This is the most significant step Masters swimming has taken since our founding in 1970, taking our program to the next level of management and leadership.  Todd brings a wealth of experience and passion to Masters swimming.”

Smith comes to USMS from USA Diving, Inc., where he was Executive Director and CEO for the past 25 years. During that period, Smith developed and implemented USA Diving’s strategic plan, which included creation of an online membership and event registration, and he increased the organization’s annual budget by 1100 percent.