Christopher Barnard


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

Achievements

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

Statement from Christopher Barnard

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.

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