Independent Director
USA Badminton is seeking candidates for an Independent Director position on the USA Badminton Board of Directors. The term runs through January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029.
An “independent director” must be determined to have no material relationship with USAB, either directly or through an organization with a material relationship with USAB. A relationship is “material” if it interferes with the director’s independent judgment. The Nominating and Governance Committee shall determine the independence of a director after considering all relevant information concerning that director.
A director of the Board will not be considered independent if, within two years proceeding their
Election:
- The director is/was employed by or held any governance position (whether a paid or volunteer position) with USAB, the Badminton World Federation, the Pan American Badminton Confederation, or any other organized Badminton group or entity;
- An immediate family member of the director is/was employed by or held any governance position (whether a paid or volunteer position) with USAB, the World Badminton Federation, the Pan American Badminton Confederation, or any other organized Badminton group or entity;
- The director is/was affiliated with or employed by USAB’s outside auditor or outside counsel;
- An immediate family member of the director is/was affiliated with or employed by USAB’s outside auditor or outside counsel as a partner, principal or manager;
- The director is/was a Badminton coach, umpire, grassroots or affiliated organization member, or Athletes’ Commission/Athletes’ Advisory Council member.
- The director receives or received any compensation from USAB, directly or indirectly; or
- The director is/was an executive officer, controlling shareholder, or partner of a corporation or
- partnership or other business entity that does business with USAB;
- The director is/was the parent or close family member or coach of an athlete that has competed in a Protected Competition; or,
- The director is/was a member of the USAB in a membership category that participates in Protected Competitions.
In addition, an Independent Director must maintain an independent perspective by maintaining the requirements above for his/her entire term and any successive term, with exceptions related to their service on the board.
An Independent Director is excepted from the requirement prohibiting them from holding any governance position with USAB or BWF, provided the only governance position they hold is their board position or related to their board position (e.g., a board member does not lose their independence as a result of serving successive terms or serving as a board liaison to the BWF).
An Independent Director is excepted from the requirement prohibiting them from accepting any payment from USAB, provided that all payments received are reimbursements and for approved expenses reasonably incurred as part of their board responsibilities.
Election Timeline for Coach Director Position
December 31, 2025 – Deadline for Candidate Interest Submission
January 2026 – Ballot to be distributed and election opens
February 2026 – Result of election published
Please direct any questions regarding the selection or election procedures for the USA Badminton Board of Directors to USA Badminton at ContactUs@usabadminton.org.