OKLAHOMA CITY – The USA Softball Board of Directors (BOD) welcomed its new members this week with Megan Faraimo and Destinee McElroy stepping into the vacant Elite Athlete Rep positions.
USA Softball is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, which will include eight current or former athletes in Faraimo (WNT), McElroy (WNT), Ally Carda (WNT), Aubrey Leach (WNT), Nick Mullins (MNT), Blaine Milheim (MNT), Zac Shaw (MNT), and Mike Lewis (MNT) in 2026.
The BOD consists of the president, president-elect, immediate past president, 10 regional vice presidents, eight athlete representatives elected by the athletes, one at-large director elected by the BOD, one independent director elected by the BOD, and one affiliated organization director elected by the affiliated organizations.
Megan Faraimo // Pitcher // Oceanside, Calif. (UCLA, ’23)
- Has been a part of four gold medals (2025 World Games, 2022 Pan American Championship, 2022 World Games, 2019 WBSC U-19 World Cup), a silver medal (2024 WBSC World Cup) and a Bronze (2019 International Cup) as part of Team USA.
- Named to the All-World Team at the 2025 World Games after going 2-0 in the circle with 17 strikeouts in 12 innings pitched.
- Was 2-0 at the 2024 WBSC World Cup with 18 strikeouts, earning Best ERA (2.05) and Best W/L Average.
- Five-time All-American at UCLA, earning first-team honors in 2020 and 2021.
- Three-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year finalist, also earning Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year in 2022 and 2023.
- Named Softball America Pitcher of the Year in 2020 after earning Pac-12 Freshman of the Year in 2019 on the way to winning the Women’s College World Series.
- 2018 Gatorade National Softball Player of the Year.
What it means to be named to the USAS BOD: “As our sport continues to expand, it’s important to maintain the spirit and integrity of the game. Representing USA Softball means leading with these values at every level, which is a worthy mission that I am honored to encourage in our community as a new member of the Board of Directors.”
Destinee McElroy // Outfield // Corona, Calif. (Oklahoma, ’14)
- Has won four medals as a part of Team USA (2014 World Cup, Silver; 2013 Pan American Games Qualifier, Gold; 2011 ISF Junior World Championships, Gold; 2010 U-18 Pan American Championship, Gold).
- Had four RBIs and 10 runs (.375) during the Pan American Games Qualifier in 2013.
- Started in four of the eight games played in the 2010 Pan American Championships, going 2-for-4 (.500) with an RBI and two runs.
- Three-time All-Big 12 selection, earning first team in 2013 and 2011.
- Helped lead Oklahoma to a national championship in 2013, earning spots on the WCWS All-Tournament Team and the NFCA All-Central Region second team.
- Earned All-Tournament honors at the WCWS in 2012 during OU’s second-place finish, also securing second-team All-Big 12 honors.
- Also earned NFCA All-Central Region first team in 2011.
- Current Chief of Staff of the Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL).
What it means to be named to the USAS BOD: “Being named to the USA Softball Board of Directors is incredibly meaningful to me. This organization gave me the foundation to chase my dreams, and I’m excited to give back by helping strengthen the sport for athletes, coaches, and communities across the country.”
2026 USA Softball Board of Directors
| Name | Position on BOD | Association Title | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Pfeffer | President | Commissioner of Minnesota | 2025-2027 |
| Tim Doby | President-Elect | Commissioner of The Carolinas, Tennessee | 2025-2027 |
| Dave Devine | Immediate Past President | Commissioner of Dallas/Forth Worth | 2025-2027 |
| Tony Gowell | VP of Northeast Region | Commissioner of Maine | 2025-2027 |
| TBD | VP of Southeast Region | — | — |
| Rick Hansen | VP of Northwest Region | Commissioner of Washington | 2024-2026 |
| Rodney Cobb | VP of Southwest Region | Commissioner of Texas, New Mexico | 2025-2027 |
| Darrin Duistermars | VP of Midwest Region | Commissioner of Michigan | 2025-2027 |
| Dick Gulmon | VP of North Region | Commissioner of North Dakota | 2024-2026 |
| Walker Clark | VP of South Region | Commissioner of Arkansas | 2025-2027 |
| Warren Jones | VP of Central Atlantic Region | Commissioner of Ohio | 2025-2027 |
| Mary Mahoney | VP of Mid-American Region | JO Commissioner of Kansas City | 2024-2026 |
| Chris Drumm | VP of Pacific Coast Region | Commissioner of SoCal | 2025-2027 |
| Beverly Wiley | At-Large Member | Commissioner of Rhode Island | 2025-2026 |
| Sandy Searcy | Affiliate Member | — | 2025-2027 |
| Jari Askins | Independent Member | — | 2025-2026 |
| Ally Carda | Elite Athlete Rep | WNT | 2025-2028 |
| Aubrey Leach | Elite Athlete Rep | WNT | 2025-2028 |
| Megan Faraimo | Elite Athlete Rep | WNT | 2026-2028 |
| Destinee McElroy | Elite Athlete Rep | WNT | 2026-2028 |
| Nick Mullins | Elite Athlete Rep | MNT | 2025-2028 |
| Blaine Milheim | Elite Athlete Rep | MNT | 2025-2026 |
| Zac Shaw | Elite Athlete Rep | MNT | 2025-2028 |
| Mike Lewis | Elite Athlete Rep | MNT | 2025-2026 |
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