Eric Parthen

Eric Parthen has stepped down as CEO of USA Taekwondo. Parthen, who took the role in 2011, has agreed to stay on in a supportive role to assist in the transition of leadership. Bruce Harris has been appointed interim director while the search for a permanent leader begins. Harris has practiced taekowndo for 40 years and is the highest-rated international referee certified by the World Taekwondo Federation.