Chief executive officer of the U.S. Equestrian Federation, Chris Welton, has resigned his post after 18 months on the job. On January 12th, USEF issued a press release announcing Welton’s immediate departure, and named Bill J. Moroney as his interim successor.
A founding member of the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, and president since 2003, Moroney announced in a letter to the membership that he will take a leave of absence, with his duties being assumed by officers of the USHJA Board of Directors.
Moroney has a wealth of experience including serving as a director of the USEF and member of its Executive Committee, vice president of the National Affiliates Working Group, chair of the Audit Committee, chair of the Planning Committee, co-chair of the Mileage Rule Revision Task Force, chair of the Horse Welfare Initiative Task Force, and co-chair of the Pony Committee. He was also a member of the National Breeds and Disciplines Council, Show Jumping High Performance Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, Hearing Committee, Licensed Officials Committee, Continuing Education Committee and Steward/TD Committee.