Program Structure and Contacts

The Commissioner of Officials is responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of the USA Triathlon Competitive Rules; sets the standard of behavior for officials, sets policy and creates procedures for rules enforcement and reporting at sanctioned events. 

The National Officials Program is supported by the Officials Leadership Team, which includes the Deputy Commissioner of Officials, Officials Coordinators, Technical Officials Coordinator, and numerous volunteer roles spread across the United States. The team works closely with the Commissioner to support the program, enforce program policies and standards, stay abreast of changes to the program and make recommendations for program improvement.

National Officials Program Contact List:

Commissioner of Officials

Mark Turner

(719) 955-2833

Deputy Commissioner of Officials

Technical Officials Coordinator

 

Paul Brandt

(618) 719-9287

 

Officials Coordinator Contact List:

Region

States

ROC

Atlantic  DE, MD, NC, NJ, PA, SC, VA, WV 

Jim Littlefield

(301) 325-1742

Mideast

IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, TN, WI

Simmons Falk

(502) 387-1727

Midwest

IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD

Gary Macdonell

(281) 614-9288

Mountain West

CO, ID, MT, NM, UT, WY

Mike Baker

(915) 252-3689

Northeast

CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT

Vicki Edwards

(631) 831-4333

Pacific

AK, AZ, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA

Ian Kelly

(619) 890-3201

South  AL, FL, GA

Matthew Hert

(954)-854-3613

South Central

AR, OK, LA, MS, TX

Gary Macdonell

(281) 614-9288