CHRIS VADALA

USA Volleyball

Chief of Membership Services

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Chris Vadala joined USA Volleyball as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer in 2012. As part of a restructure in 2019, his primary responsibilities were focused in leading the programs that support USA Volleyball’s 400,000+ members. Those areas of responsibility include events, officials development and internal operations. In addition, Chris oversees the strategic planning and accountability initiatives for the organization.

 

Prior to joining USA Volleyball, Chris enjoyed a 21-year career at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC). During his tenure at the USOPC he worked with the National Governing Bodies (NGBs) in the collaboration and implementation of strategic long-range plans and annual sport performance plans. Chris also served as the USOPC liaison to the NCAA. Over his career, he worked seven Olympic Games, two Pan American Games, two World University Games and it is estimated that he was directly involved in the allocation of $600 million dollars to NGBs, elite athletes and other member organizations.

 

Chris earned a BBA in fi nance and minor in communications from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. In addition, he earned an Olympic Sports Leadership Certification from the Kellogg School of Management.