March 27th, 2019 8pm Eastern, marked the date/time of the first official board meeting of the USFMMA.
With solid representation, several motions and ideas were presented and passed. The outcomes of all votes and board minutes will be posted publicly once the minutes are approved at the subsequent board meeting that follows on the 2nd Qtr.
The 2 most significant votes were the confirmation of the athlete board members approved and submitted by the Athletes Advisory Council- Orlando Jimenez and Fotini Kandris as previously discussed and now officially confirmed.
The second was a vote to approve a proper Executive Director (approved by the nominating and governance committee) who will oversee day-to-day national operations of USFMMA, working under the guidance of the board of directors. Lets welcome aboard Diana Thomas-Williams to the USFMMA as our first official Executive Director!
Williams was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She is the mother of 2 Beautiful children. Brian (23) Caelyn (15). She has worked in IT for over 13 yrs as a senior software developer and hardware specialist and is Six Sigma Certified – Black Belt.
Her combat sports career began as a co-owner of Palmetto Boxing Gym & Fitness in the state of SC. She has worked in virtually every capacity with the operations of Palmetto Boxing Promotions, now known as Andrew Stokes Promotions as well as other promotional companies in NC, SC and GA.
Williams then left working with private promotions to accept a position with the South Carolina State Athletic Commission in 2013 as a Commission Rep and Project Coordinator. She was subsequently promoted to be the head Administrator with the SC State Athletic Commission. She resigned her position with the commission in 2016 to return to the private sector of combat sports.
She has worked with SCUSABoxing since 2004 and currently serves as the treasurer for USA Boxing SC (Local Boxing Committee- LBC approved under USA Boxing). She also serves as the secretary of Carolinas Boxing Hall Of Fame.
Williams is completely dedicated to maintaining the dignity and professionalism of combat sports as well as ensuring all participants are treated fairly, respected and valued.
“The love and passion I have for combat sports is indescribable. I truly want to see the success of all fighters, coaches and promotions.” – Diana WIlliams
“I am beyond proud to see all of the major achievements of USFMMA over just a short period of time. It’s a testament to the character, passion and integrity of the members within the organization. The Board of Directors is extremely proud to have Diana represented as the first Executive Director in the U.S.
Her role is very important so that we ensure a proper divide between the day-to-day operations of the organization and our National Board of Directors.
This is also a requirement of the Ted Stevens Act to remain compliant for potential acceptance of Amateur MMA as an Olympic Sport. Her experience and dedication will serve as a tremendous asset to all levels of membership within the USFMMA”- Justin Brown (USFMMA Provisional Board Member)
With solid representation, several motions and ideas were presented and passed. The outcomes of all votes and board minutes will be posted publicly once the minutes are approved at the subsequent board meeting that follows on the 2nd Qtr.
The 2 most significant votes were the confirmation of the athlete board members approved and submitted by the Athletes Advisory Council- Orlando Jimenez and Fotini Kandris as previously discussed and now officially confirmed.
The second was a vote to approve a proper Executive Director (approved by the nominating and governance committee) who will oversee day-to-day national operations of USFMMA, working under the guidance of the board of directors. Lets welcome aboard Diana Thomas-Williams to the USFMMA as our first official Executive Director!
Williams was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She is the mother of 2 Beautiful children. Brian (23) Caelyn (15). She has worked in IT for over 13 yrs as a senior software developer and hardware specialist and is Six Sigma Certified – Black Belt.
Her combat sports career began as a co-owner of Palmetto Boxing Gym & Fitness in the state of SC. She has worked in virtually every capacity with the operations of Palmetto Boxing Promotions, now known as Andrew Stokes Promotions as well as other promotional companies in NC, SC and GA.
Williams then left working with private promotions to accept a position with the South Carolina State Athletic Commission in 2013 as a Commission Rep and Project Coordinator. She was subsequently promoted to be the head Administrator with the SC State Athletic Commission. She resigned her position with the commission in 2016 to return to the private sector of combat sports.
She has worked with SCUSABoxing since 2004 and currently serves as the treasurer for USA Boxing SC (Local Boxing Committee- LBC approved under USA Boxing). She also serves as the secretary of Carolinas Boxing Hall Of Fame.
Williams is completely dedicated to maintaining the dignity and professionalism of combat sports as well as ensuring all participants are treated fairly, respected and valued.
“The love and passion I have for combat sports is indescribable. I truly want to see the success of all fighters, coaches and promotions.” – Diana WIlliams
“I am beyond proud to see all of the major achievements of USFMMA over just a short period of time. It’s a testament to the character, passion and integrity of the members within the organization. The Board of Directors is extremely proud to have Diana represented as the first Executive Director in the U.S.
Her role is very important so that we ensure a proper divide between the day-to-day operations of the organization and our National Board of Directors.
This is also a requirement of the Ted Stevens Act to remain compliant for potential acceptance of Amateur MMA as an Olympic Sport. Her experience and dedication will serve as a tremendous asset to all levels of membership within the USFMMA”- Justin Brown (USFMMA Provisional Board Member)
