National Headquarters Staff
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Executive Department
Mike McAtee - Executive Director
Hometown: Lawrence, Kansas and now Colorado Springs, Colo.
Education/Background: BS in Criminal Justice, boxer, trainer of fitness, amateur and professional boxers, gym owner, Retired Police Detective
Job Duties: Executive Director, responsible for the day to day operations of USA Boxing
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? The passion our boxers, coaches and officials have for the sport. The knowledge that our sport positively changes and saves the lives of our boxers, coaches and officials.
What is your favorite boxing memory? The first day I walked into Tomahawk Boxing Club at age twelve and knew I had found a home. It changed my life!
What’s the most inspiring part of your job? The boxing community, local, regional, national and international.
My walkout song would be…..Why can’t we be friends? by War
What person has greatly influenced your life? My boxing coaches and my law enforcement leaders and peers
If you won the lottery, what causes/charities would you donate to? Grassroots boxing programs, Ian’s Rainbow Flu Foundation-provides free flu vaccinations and education about influenza for underserved communities
Stacy Arredondo – Executive Assistant
Hometown: Sacramento, Calif.
Education/Background: BS in Recreation Administration. 5 years planning programs and events for a parks and recreation department, 3 years doing publicity for military activities, and 4 years as a church office manager.
Job Duties: Assist the Executive Director, coordinate trainings, design the newsletter, coordinate board meetings, schedule doctors for national events, oversee group member compliance, and lots of other duties as assigned.
What is your favorite boxing memory? Spending the day at the laundromat at JO’s with Claudia washing the Championship jackets that had gotten wet in transport.
How do you want people to remember you? Hard worker and great mom.
3 items on bucket list? Hot air balloon ride, own a Florida vacation home, and become a grandma.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not at work? Traveling or visiting my college age /recently graduated children.
Membership Department
Lynette Smith - Director of Membership Services
Hometown: Oostburg, Wisconsin
Education/Background: Studied German at the University of Maryland for 3 years, and worked in the non-profit sector for the majority of my career. Have been with USA Boxing since 2005.
Primary Job Duties: Oversee and provide membership services to USA Boxing boxers, coaches, officials and doctors.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? I love the camaraderie of boxing people, but even more, our mission of shaping and saving young lives throughout the sport.
My walkout song would be....."Killer Queen" by Queen
What person has greatly influenced your life? My mother, she is one of the kindest, wisest, most tactful people I've ever known.
How do you want people to remember you? As someone who listened to them, treated them well, was helpful and kind.
If you won the lottery, what causes/charities would you donate to? USA Boxing, homeless shelters, Humane Society, Blind Athletes, USOPC, Heifer Project/World Vision
What are you happiest doing, when you're not at work? Spending time with family, reading and doing puzzles (you know, the usual adrenaline producing activities)
Claudia Douglas - Membership Supervisor
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Education/Background: Business Administration, been with USA Boxing since 2016.
Job Duties: All things membership services
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? Working with my immediate team here in the National Office and with our members.
What is your favorite boxing memory? Watching the 2017 Worlds competition live stream with the National Office staff
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is….. You will never regret being kind
What’s the most inspiring part of your job? Working with the athletes
My walkout song would be…..Life In the Fast Lane by the Eagles
What person has greatly influenced your life? My Dad
If you won the lottery, what causes/charities would you donate to? Organizations that work to stop human trafficking, organizations that help those victimized by domestic violence and organizations that help the homeless.
3 items on bucket list? Going to Hawaii, Disney World and Skiing vacations with my children & grandchildren
Rhona Brown, Membership Service Coordinator
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Education/Background: Attended Doherty High School and received BA in Psychology from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. After graduation, career has been centered around the support of non-profit organizations.
Job Duties: Supporting USA Boxing members in all aspects of their membership accounts.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing?:The fabulous people I work with make everyday new and exciting.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is….. Treat others as you wish to be treated.
What's the most inspiring part of your job? Knowing that boxing is an outlet for many people and that helps keep them focused and productive. Seeing the many coaches and athletes and their dedication to each other and the sport is very inspiring.
My walkout song would be.... Hit Me with Your Best Shot
3 items on bucket list? Traveling to England, Ireland and Scotland, holding a koala bear, and going on an African Safari.
Finance Department
Lisa Peterson - Finance Director
Hometown: Seal Beach, California
Education/Background: Chapman University, BS in Accounting
Job Duties: Director of Finance, keeping watch over the purse
What is your favorite boxing memory? Watching on TV as a little girl Muhammad Ali fighting “Smokin” Joe Frazier
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is….. Surround yourself with assets not liabilities
What’s the most inspiring part of your job? Knowing that I work for the sport that Muhammad Ali won a gold medal in
My walkout song would be….Goodbye Earl, Dixie Chicks
What person has greatly influenced your life? My mother as she taught me to appreciate people like Nelson Mandala, Margaret Thatcher, Mother Teresa, Henry Kissinger and Maya Angelou
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not at work? Spending time with my family and performing home improvements
Cam Thompson - Accounting Assistant
Hometown: Jax Beach, FL
Education/Background: Bachelors in Psychology from the University of North Florida in 1996. Worked in finance for the last 16 years.
Job Duties: Manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll, LBC financial compliance and scholarship program on a part-time basis.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? The friends I’ve made over the last decade.
What’s the most inspiring part of your job? Seeing scholarship recipients graduate and start their careers.
If you won the lottery, what causes/charities would you donate to? No kill animal shelters and rescues.
3 items on bucket list? Visit all 50 states, live in a tiny house on a big lake and start a career camp for adolescents.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not at work? Cruising along the beach on my bike and spending time with my husband and 2 girls.
Deby King, Accounting Assistant
Hometown: I am an Air Force Brat, but have been in Colorado Springs for 46 years
Education/Background: High School and OJT/mostly clerical and bookkeeping
Job Duties: Financial/benefits administrator duties, plus everything else that comes to me
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? Learning about the “other side” of things
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is….. have Faith!
What’s the most inspiring part of your job? People are willing to pitch in where needed
My walkout song would be….. Good Times by Chic
What person has greatly influenced your life? God
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not at work? Reading!
High Performance Department
Matt Johnson - High Performance Director
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo.
Education/Background: Bachelors Degree in Economics & Psychology – University of Colorado at Boulder
Job Duties: Oversee all planning and operations of USA Boxing’s High Performance Department, including National Team programs, sport performance resource integration, athlete and staff selection procedures, and coaching education programming
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? Helping support boxers to reach their potential both inside and out of the ring.
What is your favorite boxing memory? Seeing Claressa Shields stand on top of the podium at the Rio Olympic Games while hearing our national anthem.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is….. Control the controllables
My walkout song would be….. Regulate – Warren G & Nate Dogg
What person has greatly influenced your life? My dad, who taught me the values of hard work, honesty, and taking care of your family.
If you won the lottery, what causes/charities would you donate to? The Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation, to help support my friends who have two daughters with CF.
3 items on bucket list? Watching the Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl in person, playing a round of golf with Larry David, and flying on a private jet.
Billy Walsh - National Team Head Coach
Hometown : Wexford Town County, Wexford, Ireland
Background: Boxer for Ireland, where I had the privilege to represent them at the 1988 Olympic Games. Former Head Coach of the Ireland National Team before joining USA Boxing in 2015.
Favorite thing about working with USA Boxing : is it’s People. They are always welcoming, always helpful and always friendly
What is your favorite boxing memory: Standing centerfield at the Opening Ceremonies of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games after years of hard work and saying to my teammate "We Made It!"
The Best piece of advice I’ve been given: Enjoy everyday like it’s your last, as one day you’ll be right.
What would be my walk out song: as a Queen fan I would have to say, "Don't stop me now."
Jose Polanco - Assistant High Performance Director – Sport Performance
Hometown: Lawrence, MA
Education/Background: Bachelors of Science: Exercise Science, Master's of Science: Strength and Conditioning from Bridgewater State University
Job Duties: National Teams Strength and Conditioning Coach- program, implement, and direct all facets of strength and conditioning program for national/elite teams as well as developmental programs for junior and youth team. In addition to monitor weight management and overall athlete well being in collaboration with the team dietitian and sports medicine staff.
What is your favorite boxing memory? 2017 Men’s World Championships when we won 3 medals with a brand new men’s team
What’s the most inspiring part of your job? Being able to make an impact with the boxers on a daily basis
My walkout song would be….. “Unstoppable” by Drake (also my walkout song in college when I played baseball)
If you won the lottery, what causes/charities would you donate to? Boys and Girls Club of America, St Judes Children Hospital, and Make a Wish Foundation
3 items on bucket list? Visit every National Park, visit every power 5 conference college football stadium, and attend a national college football championship.
Chad Wigle -National Development Coach
Timothy Nolan - Resident Coach
Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.
Education/Background: Associates in General Science, Bachelors in Organizational Management and Masters in Marketing. Over 10 years of coaching experience.
Job Duties: Cutman, assist in building High Performance Team, monitor athletes in dorms, assist with coaches education, other tasks as assigned.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? Watching the athletes grow into their full potential.
What is your favorite boxing memory? When the late Brother Naazim Richardson agreed to provide me with his mentorship. I was a huge fan and he was my favorite coach growing up as a boxing fan.
What's the most inspiring part of your job? Being an extended hand to the hometown coaches working with the best amateur boxers in the world.
Derrick Raedel - Assistant High Performance Director - Operations
Education/Background: Bachelor of Science in Communication
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…"Constant curiosity will separate you.”
3 items on bucket list? Make my Mother proud, visit another planet, and beat Kobe Bryant 1-on-1.
Morgan Bergquist - High Performance Manager
Chris Hale - High Performance Coordinator
Taylor Maggio - National Team Sports Dietitian
Education/Background: B.S. Nutrition & Dietetics from Arkansas State University, with a M.S. Nutrition & Dietetics with a sports nutrition concentration from Texas Tech University. Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietecis, ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist. 2018-2019 National Team Sports Dietitian for the Chinese Olympic Committee Rowing and Cross-Country Ski teams. 2019-2021 Contractor USOPC Sports Dietitian for Combat & Acrobat Sports.
Job Duties: Supporting all HP Teams in weight management, as well as developing and delivering nutritional educational programs for both our teams and the coaching education program. Developing individualized performance plans for NT members.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? The people, both athletes and coaches. I love being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team where there is constant constructive communication, and everyone has a voice.
What is your favorite boxing memory? I will always remember being with the team in Japan for the 2020 Olympics. The host city made us a traditional Japanese welcome dinner. It was a time where we all got to sit together and enjoy some delicious wagyu and mochi.
My walkout song would be….. “Time Today" by Moneybagg Yo
What is the most inspiring part of your job? Being able to work and have an impact on the most elite athletes in the world.
The best piece of advice I've ever been giving is.... "Treat others how you would like to be treated."
What person has greatly influenced your life? My family and my mentors. Rob Skinner has been one of my greatest mentors in sports nutrition. Rob was the Senior Sports Dietitian for the USOPC combat and acrobat sports, including boxing, and I had the opportunity to work as his partner. He has taught me so much about the profession and life.
Madeline Kalke - National Team Athletic Trainer
Liana Tobin - Coaching Education Coordinator
Gillian Brennan - USA Boxing Strength & Conditioning Fellow
Hometown: Overland Park, Kansas
Education/Background:
- Kansas State University B.S. Kinesiology & B.S. Nutrition, Minor in Leadership Studies
- Florida State University M.S. Sports Sciences (in progress)
- EXOS internship- NFL, NBA, MLB, NFL Combine
- Florida State internship- S&C: softball, beach volleyball; Sports sciences: indoor volleyball
Primary Job Duties: Assist in the implementation and supervision of strength, speed, and conditioning programs of athletes. Aid in conducting performance testing and monitoring of athletes. Provide athlete-specific training plans for assigned athletes and teams. Teach, instruct, and spot athletes effectively on proper strength training and Olympic weightlifting technique.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? I love how close everyone is. There are such strong relationships within USA Boxing staff members that allow communication and collaboration to make the best experience for the athletes.
What’s the most inspiring part of your job? The most inspiring parts of my job are when athletes realize they are much stronger and more capable than they think and when they start to enjoy strength & conditioning sessions.
3 items on bucket list? Travel (specifically to Australia, Bali, Iceland, and South Africa), learn how to surf, complete a half Ironman.
What are you happiest doing, when you’re not at work? I love spending time with friends or being outside going on walks or running.
Events and Boxing Operations Department
Michael Campbell -Boxer Operations and Technical Service Manager
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO, Formerly from Houston, TX by way of Dale City, VA
Education: Bachelor of Science in Geophysics from Virginia Tech
Background: I served on the Gulf LBC Board of Directors, am a Level III Referee/Judge, and Tournament Administrator & Director. Previous to that I published a Boxing magazine and wrote for several websites & newspapers.
Primary Job Duties: Lead the event staff, guide LBC membership, and to provide oversight and enforcement of rules and bylaws.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? Being a part of doing things bigger and better than they’ve been done before by innovating and creating new opportunities for our coaches and boxers to compete.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is….. Best advice I’ve received is about advice. AIBA Official Ricky Webb told me, “You’ll be given lots of advice, it’s on you to figure out what to keep and what to let pass”
What’s the most inspiring part of your job? Serving the Coaches in the grassroots who save lives every day
How do you want people to remember you? By competing every year in the “Michael Campbell Memorial International Boxing Tournament”
Megan Schuller - Events Logistics Manager
Andrew Banuet, Membership Services
Hometown: Huntington Park, CA
Education/Background: BS Business – Sport Management from UCCS
Job Duties: Taking care of our members, assisting in the management of our coaching education program. I like to help wherever I can!
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing?: I love the autonomy I get here. I truly feel like a valued member of the team and love being able to learn and work in so many facets of the organization.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is….. It’s not exactly advice, but it’s a saying I do like. “If you think you can or you can’t, you’re right – Henry Ford
What person has greatly influenced your life? My wife has been instrumental in helping me establish my career, graduating college, and some of the most important milestones in my life. I owe her a lot.
If you won the lottery, what causes/charities would you donate to? I would donate to the epilepsy foundation. Their mission is near and dear to my heart and there is so much we don’t know about epilepsy.
Communications and Digital Media Department
Brian Taylor - Communications and Digital Media Manager
Hometown: Whiteville, NC
Education/Background: Bachelors in Journalism from East Carolina University, Masters in Sport Management from West Virginia University. Began at USA Boxing in November 2016 as the Communications intern before being full time in March 2017. Prior to my time at USAB, I interned with the Big South Conference, Charlotte Hornets, Inside Gymnastics Magazine, as well as interned in PR agencies working on collegiate sports sponsorship programs and NASCAR.
Primary Job Duties: Manage all PR, communications, marketing and social media initiatives for USA Boxing.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? Being able to share the stories of our membership to the world.
My walkout song would be..."All I do is win" by DJ Khaled feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, T-Pain & Snoop Dogg
If you won the lottery, what causes/charities would you donate to? Would start a scholarship to award to a student at my high school, USA Boxing, humane society and to Men's Collegiate Gymnastics programs that are being eliminated.
3 things that are left on my bucket list: Attend a Duke vs. UNC Men’s Basketball game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, make it on to a reality TV show or game show and travel to all 7 continents (been to 5, still need to travel to Africa and Antarctica)
What are you happiest doing, when you're not at work? Visiting North Carolina, spending time on the water, attending concerts and traveling the world.
Jacob Hammond - Video and Digital Content Coordinator
Hometown: Overland Park, Kan.
Education/Background: B.S. in Sport Management from the University of Kansas, Post-Graduate Certificate in Social Media Strategy from the University of Kansas. Interned with the Kansas Men's Basketball team during the 2016-17 and 2017-28 seasons, then worked for Kansas Athletics as a video content creator for two years.
Primary Job Duties: Create social media content for USA Boxing, and tell the story of USA Boxing and our National Teams.
What is your favorite thing about working at USA Boxing? Being able to tell the stories of the boxers as they strive to accomplish their dreams.
The best piece of advice I've ever been given is ...."What's unfamiliar can always become familiar." - Coach Jeremy Case
My walkout song would be...Walk it Talk it - Migos ft. Drake
What person has greatly influenced your life? The entire Kansas Men's Basketball coaching staff - Jeremy Case, Kurtis Townsend, Fred Quartlebaum, Norm Roberts, Brennan Bechard and Bill Self.
What are you happiest doing, when you're not at work? Working out