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December 31, 2005

Tommy Dyer Named Interim Director of Operations

Tommy Dyer, USA Judo's New Interim Director of Operations.

Tommy Dyer (Fort Worth, Texas) has been named as the Interim Director of

Operations for USA Judo.  In this role, Dyer will oversee logistics of USA Judo national events, including key tournaments such as the USA Judo National Championships and U.S. Open.

Dyer, a past elite athlete, returns to the USA Judo Executive Committee where he previously served as Director of Operations from 2000-2004.

“I want to thank Tommy for his dedication to USA Judo and his willingness to return to the Executive Committee. As the past Director of Development his experience and knowledge of the mechanics of the committee and the operations is a great asset,” said USA Judo President Dr. Ron Tripp (Norman, Okla.)  “With the upcoming changes in governance, we expect the administrative programs will fall into a more direct relationship with the National Office and the Executive Director. Tommy will be of great assistance to Jose Rodriguez [USA Judo Executive Director/CEO] and his staff during this transitional period.”

Dyer is a coach with the Fort Worth Judo Club and has trained several top athletes, including Athens Olympian Nicole Kubes (Fort Worth, Texas).  Outside of the dojo, Dyer is a successful real estate agent for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Dallas/Fort Worth who was named 2004 Rookie of the Year.

Dyer’s acceptance of the Interim Director of Operations role comes following the resignation of Pat Nading-Amman (Thornton, Colo.), effective Dec. 15. 

“"The leadership of USA Judo would like to thank Pat Nading-Amman for her many years of hard work and dedication to American judo. She has defined and implemented a new standard of professionalism and efficiency by which all USA Judo events now operate," Tripp said.

Nading-Amman was elected to the Director of Operations position in 2004, following a successful tenure as chairperson of the Tournament Sub-Committee   After more than 30 years of involvement in sports, Nading-Amman will continue to be actively involved in judo events through her work with the Colorado Judo League

"Pat Nading-Amman has worked tirelessly to bring an increased level of professionalism to the operation side of USA Judo through her organization of all of USA Judo's key events. Through her vision, our events not only were excellent competitions, but they also became key sources of revenue generation for future athlete programs," said Jose H. Rodriguez (Colorado Springs, Colo.), USA Judo Executive Director/CEO. "We will miss Pat, but I am sure that she will continue to be around the sport for years to come.”