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She embodies what it means to be a Game Changer and is integral to our continued efforts to redefine what it means to be a best-in-class National Governing Body\u201d USA Swimming President and CEO, <strong>Tim Hinchey III<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n<p>Ferguson joined USA Swimming in 2019 as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). A former collegiate swimmer at the United States Naval Academy, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a longtime sports-industry executive, she brings her extensive experience to a familiar sport. Following a decade with sportswear giant Under Armour as Head of Global Experiential Marketing, Head of Global Corporate Responsibility and Head of Marketing for UA Canada, Ferguson builds on her list of accomplishments at the country\u2019s leading sports governing body.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I am lucky to be at the world&#8217;s pre-eminent NGB, working alongside an extraordinarily talented staff,\u201d Ferguson said. \u201cWe draw inspiration from the 7-year-old finding joy in swimming, the coach thanklessly opening the pool for 5 a.m. swim practice, and the parent volunteering weekend after weekend at our meets. 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