2024 USA Judo Board of Directors Election Results

USA Judo today announced the results of its October 2024 election which officially closed on October 10, 2024, for the open positions on the USA Judo Board of Directors. The election resulted in the following vote totals:

Athlete Director Positions (2) for the USA Judo Board of Directors

  • Nicole Stout (70 votes)
  • Ari Berliner (58 votes)
  • Marti Malloy (50 votes)
  • Angelica Delgado (27 votes)
  • Hannah Martin (15 votes)

Nicole Stout and Ari Berliner are duly elected to serve on the USA Judo Board of Directors for the 4-year term of 2025-2028.


Coach Director Position for the USA Judo Board of Directors

  • Ari Miller (191 votes)
  • Jimmy Pedro (128 votes)
  • Richard Mignogna (14 votes)

Ari Miller is duly elected to serve on the USA Judo Board of Directors for the 4-year term of 2025-2028


At-Large Director Position for the USA Judo Board of Directors

  • Jerry Cypert (302 votes)
  • Eric Sanchez (241 votes)
  • Gary Goltz (171 votes)
  • Hector Lans (126 votes)
  • Matthew Parker (109 votes)

Jerry Cypert is duly elected to serve on the USA Judo Board of Directors for the 4-year term of 2025-2028


Independent Director Position for the USA Judo Board of Directors (4-year term)

  • Jeffrey Brentley*

*The Independent Director was selected by a consensus of the Nominating and Governance Committee and will serve on the USA Judo Board of Directors for the 4-year term of 2025-2028. Other Independent Director candidates were Chris Dunkerley, Thomas Equels, James Lally, Manny Montalvo, Russell Nelms, Gabriel Thoumi and Ron Tripp.


The Group Member Director position will be elected by the registered contributing and state organization members at the annual USA Judo Assembly taking place November 22 in Irving, Texas, and will serve on the USA Judo Board of Directors for the 4-year term of 2025-2028.


For more detailed information regarding annual election procedures and rules, please refer to the USA Judo Board of Directors Election page.