COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Archery (USAA) has announced results of the 2026 Board of Directors and Athlete Advisory Council Elections.
For the USA Archery Board of Directors, Thomas Stanwood has been named as a new At-Large Athlete Director. Stanwood, a former international archer with team success on the World Cup stage and Pan American Games, replaces Paralympian Jason Tabansky, whose three-year term draws to a close at the end of this year. A trained attorney, Stanwood served on USA Archery’s Board of Justice from 2019-2026.
There will also be a new At-Large Director, with Dee Falks’ term ending next month. This seat will be filled by Jennifer Laux. Laux has dedicated more than two decades to advancing archery through judging, coaching, and club leadership.
She previously served on the USA Archery Officials and Rules Advisory Council from 2020-2024. A Level 4 Coach and International Judge, Laux also serves as the International Representative on the USA Archery Judge Selection Committee.
All Directors will serve a three-year term from 2027-2029.
“Our board is strongest when it reflects every part of the archery community,” said Mary Emmons, CEO of USA Archery. “Thomas knows what it takes to compete at the highest of levels, and his legal expertise and service on the Board of Justice will be invaluable.
"Jennifer’s international judge experience and commitment to fair, well-run competition will help us keep raising the standard for our events and provide a direct connection to our coach and club community. We’re grateful to have them both.”
USA Archery will also have a new Independent Director on its board beginning January 1 when Lesley Irvine steps into the role for a three-year term, replacing Nobuhisa Ishizuka.
Since June 2019, Irvine has served as the Vice President and Director of Athletics at Colorado College based in Colorado Springs, Colo.
A former student athlete in field hockey, Irvine led the University of Iowa to the Big Ten regular season title and an NCAA Final Four appearance. She went on to spend nine years as field hockey head coach at Stanford University.
During her time at Colorado College, the athletic department has experienced unprecedented success including 14 individuals in NCAA Tournament, 25 team conference titles, 76 individual conference titles and 22 coach of the year awards.
“What's unique about my job as the director of athletics here is I serve on the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation Board,” Irvine added. “And Colorado Springs thinks a lot about economic development through sport, being Olympic City USA.
“What I bring is obviously executive level experience and a lot of board experience, and through my role, I do an immense amount of revenue generation, fundraising, opportunity provision, with a growth mindset,” explained Irvine.
“As a former coach and now athletic director, we're wired to look at everything and try and make it better. That said, in my first year I'll do a lot of listening, but I'll also ask a lot of questions."
Irvine earned her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education, sports science, and sport management at Loughborough University in her native England, and a master’s degree in health, leisure, and sports studies with an emphasis in athletic administration from the University of Iowa.
"Lesley's knowledge of collegiate athletics and her strength in fundraising and revenue generation make her an outstanding addition to the board," said Mary Emmons, CEO of USA Archery. "Her experience aligns with our goals of expanding collegiate archery and building sustainable resources for our athletes, and we're excited to welcome her to the board."
In other election news, Makenna Proctor has been named to a second term on the Athlete Advisory Council. The compound archer said, “I am honored to continue representing the athlete’s voice, especially with the Olympics and Paralympics right around the corner. The next couple of years will be historic, and I’m excited to be even a small part of it."
Meanwhile, Brandi Iannoli, Erev King, and Ryan Lindstrom were named as the Compound Representatives to the Para Athlete’s Advisory Council. All athletes will serve a four-year term from 2027-2030.
The Athletes’ Advisory Council and the Para Athletes’ Advisory Council advise the Board of Directors and USA Archery staff on any issue relating to athletes or athlete rights. Council members represent the athlete membership and act as a voice on their behalf. They are responsible for broadening communication between USA Archery and active athletes. They review all team selection procedures and provide input on other athlete related matters.
All rosters will be updated effective January 1, 2027, to reflect the new members and can be viewed below:
Committees and Advisory Councils
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