The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named William “Bill” Moroney interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Current CEO Chris Welton has decided to leave his job to pursue other interests. He has been CEO for 18 months. Moroney is the president and founding member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA). He will act at as the interim USEF CEO until the position is permanently filled. “I will be taking a leave of absence from my position as President of USHJA as soon as practicable. I have met with the USHJA Board of Directors, and my duties will be assumed collectively by the Officers as I make this transition. We are the Federation's largest affiliate, and we have a strong, committed Board of Directors, supported by talented staff, that will continue to lead our organization forward,” said in a letter to all USHJA members. Moroney has served in the following leadership positions: director of the USEF and member of its Executive Committee, Vice President of the National Affiliates Working Group, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Planning Committee, Co-Chair of the Mileage Rule Revision Task Force, Chair of the Horse Welfare Initiative Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Pony Committee. Additionally, he has served as a member of the National Breeds & Disciplines Council, Show Jumping High Performance Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Hearing Committee, Licensed Officials Committee, Continuing Education Committee, and Steward/TD Committee. "Bill has been actively involved in the governance of equestrian sport in the United States for the last 18 years and is deeply experienced in almost every aspect of the Federation," said Chrystine Tauber, USEF president. Tauber continued, "His experience, coupled with his commitment to the sport, makes him the ideal person to lead USEF through this transition."
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named William “Bill” Moroney interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Current CEO Chris Welton has decided to leave his job to pursue other interests. He has been CEO for 18 months. Moroney is the president and founding member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA). He will act at as the interim USEF CEO until the position is permanently filled. “I will be taking a leave of absence from my position as President of USHJA as soon as practicable. I have met with the USHJA Board of Directors, and my duties will be assumed collectively by the Officers as I make this transition. We are the Federation's largest affiliate, and we have a strong, committed Board of Directors, supported by talented staff, that will continue to lead our organization forward,” said in a letter to all USHJA members. Moroney has served in the following leadership positions: director of the USEF and member of its Executive Committee, Vice President of the National Affiliates Working Group, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of the Planning Committee, Co-Chair of the Mileage Rule Revision Task Force, Chair of the Horse Welfare Initiative Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Pony Committee. Additionally, he has served as a member of the National Breeds & Disciplines Council, Show Jumping High Performance Committee, Budget & Finance Committee, Hearing Committee, Licensed Officials Committee, Continuing Education Committee, and Steward/TD Committee. "Bill has been actively involved in the governance of equestrian sport in the United States for the last 18 years and is deeply experienced in almost every aspect of the Federation," said Chrystine Tauber, USEF president. Tauber continued, "His experience, coupled with his commitment to the sport, makes him the ideal person to lead USEF through this transition."