Christopher Barnard
Position: (10 yr.), USOPC Alternative Athlete Representative, (2025-2028)
Term: 2025-2028
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Education: Georgetown University – BS, McDonough School of Business, Newport Harbor High School
Professional and/or Volunteer Experience (bullet form)
Advisory Consultant – Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
Professional and/or Volunteer Achievements (bullet form)
Chartered Financial Analyst Level 1
Tuck Next Step Program
Sailing Achievements at a local or national level including podium finishes or any significant
experience to the sport (bullet form)
– US Sailing Team Member 2014-2020
– Burgee of Merit – Newport Harbor Yacht Club
– Top 10 in World Sailing Rankings (Laser/ILCA)
– Gold Medalist – Princess Sofia Trophy World Cup – 2019
– Laser North American Champion – 2012, 2015 & 2016
– Laser World Championships – 13th – Top Pan-American – 2017
– Laser World Championships – 13th – Top North American – 2015
– United States Olympic Development Team – 2009-2013
– 2012 Collegiate Sailing National Champion
– 2012 Collegiate Sailor of the Year
– Two-Time Collegiate All-American
– Collegiate All-American Honorable Mention
I look forward to leveraging my business consulting skills in conjunction with my decades of experience as
a competitive sailor, coach, mentor, and member of the US Sailing Team. As a Sailor-Athlete representative
on the US Sailing Board of Directors, I will bring a fresh perspective, utilize real-world experiences and data,
and deliver impactful solutions to our members. I want to put our sailors in the best position to succeed
and give back to the sport we all love.
