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Athletes for a Better World (ABW) is governed by a National Board of Directors composed equally of directors elected from defined geographic regions and directors elected at-large. 

To assist ABW’s work with sport sponsors, school sports, and legislation, ABW utilizes a National Advisory Board composed of individuals in business, education, and government. 

To assist in program planning and advocacy with sports organizations, ABW utilizes a National Athletic Advisory Board composed of one athlete or coach for each male and female competitive sport. 

National Board of Directors

Richard Batelaan
- Georgia Liaison
Charlie Battle
- Consultant ( Atlanta , GA )
Adrienne Burger
- Evert Tennis Academy
Vincent Dooley
- former University of Georgia Athletic Director ( Athens , GA )
David Earle
- Connecticut Liaison
Dr. Marc Garnick
- Harvard University and Praecis Corporation
Dick Enersen
- filmmaker ( San Francisco , CA )
Kari Ramos
- Nevada Liaison
John Hoerster
- attorney ( Seattle, WA )
Buzz Rosenburg
- Florida Liaison
Chris Tidwell
- The Preston Partnership
Blaine Trump
- Civic Leader
National Advisory Board

Ginger Ackerley
- Founder of The Ackerley Group
Chuck Armstrong
- President of Seattle Mariners
Mike Flood
- Vice President for Community Relations of Seattle Seahawks
Robert Trump
- Commercial Real Estate Developer
National Athletic Advisory Board

Norman Bellingham
- former Olympic gold medalist in kayak
Kathy Johnson Clarke
- former Olympic gold medalist in women’s gymnastics
Ruben Gonzalez
- former 3-time Olympian in luge
Tom Gorman
- former tennis player and Davis Cup captain
Jud Heathcote
- former basketball coach, Michigan State University
Yusuf Khan
- former world men’s squash champion
Archie Manning
- former NFL quarterback of  New Orleans Saints
Nate McMillan
- Coach of NBA Portland Trailblazers
John Smoltz
- pitcher Atlanta Braves
Gene Stallings
- former Head Football Coach of University of Alabama
Rosalynn Summers
- former Olympic silver medalist in women’s figure skating
The Wooden Cup Selection Committee

Ginger Ackerley
- former owner, Seattle SuperSonics
Chuck Armstrong
- President, Seattle Mariners
Richard Batelaan
C.O.O., Cbeyond Communications
Charlie Battle
- Olympic consultant
Kathy Johnson Clarke
- Olympic athlete
Donna deVarona
- Olympic Gold medalist
Vince Dooley
- former Athletic Director, University of Georgia, Chair
Mike Flood
- Vice President, Community Affairs, Seattle Seahawks
John Hoerster
- ABW Board of Directors
Kendra Jones
- Washington liasion
Archie Manning
- Hall of Fame quarterback
Nate McMillan
- Head Coach, Portland Trailblazers
Billy Payne
- Chairman, Augusta National Golf Club
Cal Ripken, Jr.
- Hall of Fame, Baseball
Loran Roberts
- University of Georgia
Leman “Buzzy” Rosenberg
- Athlete and Businessman
John Smoltz
- Atlanta Braves, pitcher
Gene Stallings
- former Head coach, University of Alabama
Robert Trump
- Commercial Real Estate

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