May 5, 2006 – The USA Cycling Board of Directors officially named Steve Johnson chief executive officer on Friday.

The most critical priorities of the organization are the continuity of the athletics programs through the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing and the grassroots membership, local association, and promoter incentive programs throughout the country. The formal hiring of Steve Johnson ensures this seamless transition.

Despite the fact that USA Cycling’s governance policy states that the USA Cycling Board of Directors will conduct a search, the board considered the criteria that they were searching for in the next CEO and thus formally appointed Johnson.

After a long, thoughtful and deliberate debate among the entire board, it was felt that even with a search, there would not have been another candidate that exhibits the leadership, knowledge and understanding of athletics, programs, and membership that Johnson does.

Johnson is well respected by the United States Olympic Committee and the UCI and the board feels that Johnson is the best candidate to continue the growth of the organization.

There is an annual, rigorous and explicit CEO review process in place for the CEO of USA Cycling and the board is committed to ensuring that the organization’s CEO maintains the highest level of performance at all times.

As a condition of his hiring, Johnson has resigned from his position as Executive Director of the USA Cycling Development Foundation.

The USAC Board of Directors is excited about the future of USA Cycling and is confident that Johnson is the leader that the organization needs.