Bill Kellick Named USA Judo Communications & Marketing Manager

 (June 4, 2024) USA Judo is pleased to announce the hiring of veteran Olympic and Paralympic communications professional Bill Kellick as the organization’s Communications and Marketing Manager.

Kellick comes to USA Judo having spent the past 27 years in communications roles with Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Bodies, most recently as communications manager for the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes. He has also headed communications efforts for USA Cycling, USA Taekwondo, U.S. Biathlon, USA Pentathlon, U.S. Speedskating, USA Boxing and USA Archery.

In addition to his roles with Olympic and Paralympic NGBs, Kellick has served as Team USA Press Officer at five Olympic Games, one Paralympic Games, two Pan American Games, two Parapan American Games and one World University Games. He also managed the venue press operations for soccer at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.

“To have someone with the skill and expansive experience like Bill join USA Judo just before our Junior Olympics, Olympic Games and Paralympic Games is a giant win for USA Judo”, said Keith Bryant, USA Judo CEO. "We look forward to having Bill meet everyone in Pittsburgh for the Junior Olympics.”

Kellick joined USA Judo on June 3.