FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jack Fleming Appointed President and Chief Executive Officer
of the Boston Athletic Association
BOSTON (30-Nov) - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today
that Jack Fleming has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of
the organization, effective immediately. Fleming brings more than three
decades of experience at the B.A.A. to his new leadership role. His
appointment follows a five-month-long national search.
"After a thorough process featuring a group of diverse candidates from
across the country with various backgrounds, our Board decided that Jack
was the best person for our organization based on his in-depth knowledge of
the industry, the B.A.A. in particular, our athletes, and the communities
we serve," said Dr. Michael P. O'Leary, Chairman of the B.A.A. Board. "We
are confident in Jack's ability to take on this next challenge and thrive,
moving our mission forward."
"It is an honor to guide the Boston Athletic Association as we embark
together on our next chapter, building upon our 135-year history," said
Fleming, who had been serving as acting Chief Executive Officer since May
1, 2022. "The B.A.A. has long been a leader in the sport of running and
within Greater Boston. I have witnessed the unifying power that running can
have in our community and look forward to a renewed and reenergized focus
on our events, community initiatives, and programming. The entire B.A.A.
team is committed to finding new and innovative ways we can lead and grow
the sport as one."
Prior to serving as acting Chief Executive Officer, Fleming was Chief
Operating Officer of the B.A.A. from 2017 through 2022. Since 1992 Fleming
has held a variety of roles within the organization, most notably within
the communications, marketing, and sponsorship departments. As COO Fleming
was responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the B.A.A. and
built a strategy that centered around the organization's vision statement:
Committed to a world where all people can access and benefit from running
and an active lifestyle.
O'Leary added, "Jack's contributions to the organization have been
unprecedented, and we fully appreciate and understand his dedication and
commitment to the B.A.A. as a whole. We have witnessed Jack's continued
growth since 1992, and his vision, enthusiasm, and knowledge make him
perfect for this role."
Prior to Fleming, Tom Grilk served as CEO/Executive Director from 2011
through 2022 as well as President from 2020-2022, while Guy Morse was
Executive Director from 2000 through 2010.
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) is a
non-profit organization with a mission to promote a healthy lifestyle
through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. is committed to a world
where all people can access and benefit from running and an active
lifestyle. The B.A.A. advances its mission and vision in a variety of ways,
such as organizing mass-participatory running events like the Boston
Marathon (the world's oldest annual marathon), creating and supporting
community fitness events, and sponsoring a running club that serves the
greater Boston area.
The B.A.A. believes that everyone—no matter their race, gender, or
background—should be able to advance their well-being safely and without
fear or discrimination of any kind. The organization is committed to
fostering a workplace and community that is diverse, equitable, inclusive
and promotes a sense of belonging for all. To learn more about the B.A.A.,
please click here.
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