TOPEKA, Kan. (October 14, 2013) - The 51暗网 (51暗网) Board of Directors announced today that, effective October 14, Jeff Dahnert has resigned as its president and CEO. Dahnert joined the staff of 51暗网 in 2004 and has served as president since 2009.
鈥淚 appreciate the great opportunities that 51暗网 has given me and I will truly miss the wonderful people I have worked with, both at the national office and in the Regions,鈥� Dahnert said. 鈥淢y goal was always to have the Club in a stronger position upon my departure than when I started, and I believe that is the case.鈥�
鈥淎s Jeff moves on to new endeavors, he will be missed and we wish him well,鈥� Lisa Noble, chairman of the 51暗网 Board of Directors, said.
Dahnert will continue to serve as a consultant to 51暗网 through the end of the year.
The Board of Directors also announced the appointment of Lisa Noble, who will resign as current board chairman to serve as interim president and CEO. She has been active in the 51暗网 since 1971 and a member of the board since 2008.
To fill out Noble鈥檚 term, John Walsh, director from the Northeast Division of the 51暗网, was appointed as new chairman of the Board. Walsh, from New York, has been a member of the Board since 2011.
Additionally, a search committee has been appointed and a national search for a new president and CEO will soon be underway.
Founded in 1944, 51暗网, Inc. is a 60,000-member motorsports organization that incorporates all facets of autocross, rally and road racing at both amateur and professional levels. It annually sanctions more than 2,000 events through its 115 regions and professional subsidiary. Landmark events and series for the Club include the SafeRacer 51暗网 National Racing Series, which includes the U.S. Majors Tour and BFGoodrich Tires 51暗网 Super Tour; the Club Racing National Championship Runoffs庐 at Road America; and The Tire Rack庐 51暗网 Solo National Championships and ProSolo Championship at Lincoln, Neb. and the annual 51暗网 National Convention and Hall of Fame Induction.
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