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Mary Kimball, USQ’s Executive Director, will transition out of USQ on July 28, 2023 to pursue other opportunities.
Kimball joined USQ in 2015, first as the Assistant Events Manager for World Cup 8. She was quickly promoted to Events Manager, and later became Events Director in 2016. She was hired as Executive Director in November 2019. As Executive Director, some of Kimball’s highlights include leading the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, changing the name of the sport both domestically and globally, expanding USQ’s broadcasting footprint, and hosting the first IQA World Cup held in the United States.
“Being a part of US Quadball and serving as the organization's leader has truly been an honor,” said Kimball. “This isn’t goodbye by any stretch — I have great fondness for this sport, and I look forward to staying involved as a player and fan. I want to say thank you in particular to my staff and board at USQ, my colleagues at Major League Quadball and the International Quadball Association, and my fellow national governing body leaders. I’ve benefited so much working alongside y’all these last 8 years. Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to players both in the US and around the world, who constantly inspire me with their heart, passion, and drive for quadball.”
“Mary has been an integral part of US Quadball and has served in many roles throughout her 8 years with the organization," said USQ Board Chair Shirley Lu. "She helped usher this sport into a new era and guided USQ through its most challenging period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her unwavering commitment and contributions have left its mark on both quadball and US Quadball. While the path was not without its challenges, Mary's perseverance helped navigate our organization through uncharted waters.
On behalf of the board, we extend our sincere gratitude to Mary for her tireless efforts and dedication to US Quadball. Her impact will be remembered as we move forward, building upon the foundation she has helped to establish. We wish her the very best on her future endeavors, and we are excited to witness the next chapter of her journey unfold!”
More information on this transition will be available after IQA World Cup 2023, which takes place this weekend July 15-16 in Richmond, VA. Buy tickets and find livestream details at iqaworldcup.org.