http://usa-taekwondo.us/news/2011/09/20/parthen-named-usa-taekwondo-ceo/44671
Bill Kellick September 20, 2011
Eric Parthen
USA Taekwondo has announced the hiring of Eric Parthen as its Chief Executive Officer.
Parthen, a 1994 magna cum laude graduate from Augustana College, was formerly the Managing Director for WSB Americas where he was responsible for leading all North American operations of the new start-up international boxing league. Under Parthen’s leadership, WSB Americas successfully launched the inaugural season with North American teams in Miami, Los Angeles, Memphis and Mexico City, Mexico. Prior to his work at WSB Americas, Parthen served as the Director of National Governing Body (NGB) Development for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Tasked with starting this new division in March 2005, Parthen and his staff worked to develop enhanced organizational capabilities in the national sport governing bodies that the USOC oversees. Major areas of focus included improving the governance, management and operational efficiency of NGBs to increase overall organizational effectiveness.
"I believe Eric is a great hire," said Kevin Padilla, chairman of the Board of Directors. “His background speaks for itself. He doesn't have much of a learning curve. Eric is a forward thinker and is confident in the future of USAT. He is motivated and eager to deal with the critical issues facing USAT and looking forward to helping rebuild morale and USAT’s organizational confidence. He has hit the pavement running."
Parthen first started with the USOC in the fall of 1993 after earning an internship during his senior year at Augustana. After graduation, he spent 18 months working as an Engagement Controller for Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) before returning to the USOC in April 1996. Since then, he has held numerous positions in the Olympic Family including as the Executive Director of USA Boxing where he led all staff operations for the national governing body for the sport of amateur boxing. Under his leadership, USA Boxing won two medals at the 2004 Olympic Games including the first Gold medal since 1996. In addition, Parthen stabilized operations and significantly increased revenue by engaging new partners during his nearly three year term.
In recognition of his various achievements, Parthen was a 2005 recipient of the “Finest Under Forty Outstanding Young Alumnus Award” from the Augustana College Alumni Association. In addition, he was profiled in the Colorado Springs Business Journal’s “2003 Forty Achievers Under 40.”
“I’m excited to join USA Taekwondo as its CEO and I look forward to the challenge of helping to lead the many hard working athletes, coaches, staff and volunteers in their quest to continue to achieve organizational sustained competitive excellence,” Parthen said. “USA Taekwondo has had an incredible history of athletic performance in international competition, including the Olympic Games, and I’m honored to be associated with that success.”
An active volunteer for the Colorado Springs chapter of the United Way and various other local charities, Parthen and his wife, Kelly, reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado with their 6 year old son, Kale, and their 4 year old daughter, Makena.
Bill Kellick September 20, 2011
Eric Parthen
USA Taekwondo has announced the hiring of Eric Parthen as its Chief Executive Officer.
Parthen, a 1994 magna cum laude graduate from Augustana College, was formerly the Managing Director for WSB Americas where he was responsible for leading all North American operations of the new start-up international boxing league. Under Parthen’s leadership, WSB Americas successfully launched the inaugural season with North American teams in Miami, Los Angeles, Memphis and Mexico City, Mexico. Prior to his work at WSB Americas, Parthen served as the Director of National Governing Body (NGB) Development for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC). Tasked with starting this new division in March 2005, Parthen and his staff worked to develop enhanced organizational capabilities in the national sport governing bodies that the USOC oversees. Major areas of focus included improving the governance, management and operational efficiency of NGBs to increase overall organizational effectiveness.
"I believe Eric is a great hire," said Kevin Padilla, chairman of the Board of Directors. “His background speaks for itself. He doesn't have much of a learning curve. Eric is a forward thinker and is confident in the future of USAT. He is motivated and eager to deal with the critical issues facing USAT and looking forward to helping rebuild morale and USAT’s organizational confidence. He has hit the pavement running."
Parthen first started with the USOC in the fall of 1993 after earning an internship during his senior year at Augustana. After graduation, he spent 18 months working as an Engagement Controller for Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) before returning to the USOC in April 1996. Since then, he has held numerous positions in the Olympic Family including as the Executive Director of USA Boxing where he led all staff operations for the national governing body for the sport of amateur boxing. Under his leadership, USA Boxing won two medals at the 2004 Olympic Games including the first Gold medal since 1996. In addition, Parthen stabilized operations and significantly increased revenue by engaging new partners during his nearly three year term.
In recognition of his various achievements, Parthen was a 2005 recipient of the “Finest Under Forty Outstanding Young Alumnus Award” from the Augustana College Alumni Association. In addition, he was profiled in the Colorado Springs Business Journal’s “2003 Forty Achievers Under 40.”
“I’m excited to join USA Taekwondo as its CEO and I look forward to the challenge of helping to lead the many hard working athletes, coaches, staff and volunteers in their quest to continue to achieve organizational sustained competitive excellence,” Parthen said. “USA Taekwondo has had an incredible history of athletic performance in international competition, including the Olympic Games, and I’m honored to be associated with that success.”
An active volunteer for the Colorado Springs chapter of the United Way and various other local charities, Parthen and his wife, Kelly, reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado with their 6 year old son, Kale, and their 4 year old daughter, Makena.
Parthen began his duties at the USAT National Office in Colorado Springs on Sept. 19.
