USATF Foundation Welcomes Steve Gerhart to Board of Directors

18 Feb USATF Foundation Welcomes Steve Gerhart to Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, PA — Steve Gerhart, a retired sales, operations, and human resources executive with a distinguished career in the healthcare sector, is joining the USATF Foundation Board of Directors. Gerhart brings decades of leadership experience, a passion for mentorship, and a lifelong connection to track and field to the Foundation.

A standout middle-distance runner, Gerhart won the NCAA Division II 1500m national championship in 1986 while representing the University of California, Davis. He continues to hold the UC Davis school record in the 1500m, a mark that has stood for more than four decades.

Throughout his professional career, Gerhart focused on leadership development, communication, and building high-performing teams. Four of the companies he worked for were successfully acquired as growth targets by larger organizations.

Gerhart is currently dedicated to mentoring individuals, developing commercial teams, and giving back. This commitment is deeply rooted in the support and mentorship he received during both his running and business journeys.

“Steve has a history of making significant contributions to non-profits and we look forward to his impact on track & field,” said USATF Foundation CEO Tom Jackovic.



The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.