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Jim Scherr, Chief Executive Officer


Jim Scherr was the first Olympian ever selected to lead the United States Olympic Committee as its Chief Executive Officer, a position he held from 2003-2009. During his tenure as CEO, America’s athletes enjoyed unparalleled success on the field of play, and the USOC delivered its strongest financial performance in history.

Scherr joined the USOC staff as Senior Managing Director for Sport Resources in November 2000. As Chief of Sport Performance, Scherr was responsible for directing the many programs and services offered by the USOC in support of the National Governing Bodies and America’s athletes.

Scherr served as USA Wrestling’s Executive Director from 1990-2000, increasing membership to more than 135,000 athletes, coaches, officials and clubs. The USA Wrestling National Team Program contributed to impressive athletic success, including the 1993 and 1995 Freestyle World titles. The U.S. won eight medals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Scherr has also held the positions of USA Wrestling Treasurer and served as a member of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. He was a member of the USOC Executive Committee and Board of Directors, and served on the Audit Committee and NGB Council. He is a former member of the USOC Athletes’ Advisory Council, the International Games Prep Committee and the U.S. Olympic Foundation. On a local level, Scherr is a former President of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation.

He was named USA Wrestling Man of the Year in 1994 and received the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Order of Merit in 1997.

A 1988 Olympian in freestyle wrestling, Scherr placed fifth at the Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. He took silver in the 1987 and 1989 World Championships and was a bronze medalist in 1986. He is also a three-time U.S. National Champion and a two-time World Cup champion.

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