Todd Smith resignation?

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:48:41 GMT

Last I heard Mr. Moose had used VO2 MAX Shampoo on his entire body and was last seen by a cargo ship swimming past Midway Island on his way to Hong Kong.... He wants to be in China for the Olympics to make sure VO2 MAX Shampoo is NOT considered a PED----:cool:

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:38:02 GMT

Where is Mr. Moose when you need him?

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:35:41 GMT

The basic question is ....... Why wasn't the position he accepted with USMS THE position he couldn't refuse? I mean really..... this is a giant waste of time for USMS to have to keep looking for candidates. I vote we stick Mark Gill in there and be done with it. John Smith

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:35:39 GMT

Will this position cycle through the Smith Clan? Who is next? Paul? Or John? John? Or Paul? They way they compete....who knows????? Inquiring minds want to know......Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:11:26 GMT

A conspiracy amongst the Smith Clan? Say it's not so!!!!:lmao::lmao:

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:08:21 GMT

Moral of the story is, anytime you mix a Smith and swimming, there is bound to be some controversy. :)

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:51:20 GMT

Hmm. Somehow this is probably related to the whole Dave Marsh issue. An elaborate scheme with the intent of throwing all USMS teams into a tailspin, just before Austin SCY Nats. Very crafty...very crafty indeed. ;)

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:39:07 GMT

Having been in human resources at the executive level for 13+ years, nine times out of ten, there's always another story beneath the public message.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Former Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:23:28 GMT

Paul, have a look at these minutes: www.usms.org/.../bod-2008-2-8-1.pdf Sorry to see him go but it looks like nothing sinister afoot.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Paul Smith — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:55:31 GMT

Most people in the business world know that about 2/3 of all management hires don't work out within one year, for many reasons. Just a fact of business. Probably not necessary to read something sinister into this but that's the mode on this forum these days. Especially when you hire someone from the diving world to run a swimming organization. Only partly joking here.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

aquageek — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:27:17 GMT

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

BillS — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:24:29 GMT

Maybe he did get a better offer...what was it? It took USMS a long time to find the person for this job and he jumps ship that quickly...then he was probably not the right person to begin with. I thought this same thing when I heard the news. I also wondered what we paid the headhunters the first time, whether we are using the same group this time around, and whether we are paying a second time. I don't think we got a whole lotta bang for our buck.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Karen Duggan — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:54:06 GMT

Two people on my team are putting in for this position.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Paul Smith — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:21:08 GMT

Paul, have a look at these minutes: www.usms.org/.../bod-2008-2-8-1.pdf Sorry to see him go but it looks like nothing sinister afoot. Mel, not trying to imply anything sinister...but very curious for a bit more info. Maybe he did get a better offer...what was it? It took USMS a long time to find the person for this job and he jumps ship that quickly...then he was probably not the right person to begin with.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Karen Duggan — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:09:28 GMT

I keep trying to change my governing body, but these pounds aren't coming off quick enough! :p Tracy- I agree, we need Mr. Moose. I "moose" him. Has anyone checked "Moossissippi" or "Moosouri"?

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Rob Copeland — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:43:20 GMT

...what I had heard was that they were looking for someone outside the current governing body... The search committee has received applications from a number of people from inside and outside the swimming community. We are not limiting the search in any way. And we are in no way discounting candidates from within Masters Swimming.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Rob Copeland — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:35:19 GMT

Sorry, nothing Machiavellian here. Todd was settling in nicely as our first ED. When out of the blue Duraflex approached him and offered Todd a job. Todd was not looking for a new job, but Duraflex offered him significantly more money in a sport where he has a deep passion and a wealth of knowledge. One reason the original announcements seem to be holding something back, is because they were. Out of respect to Todd and Duraflex, we intentionally did not disclose where Todd was going. So instead of being able to say “Todd Smith has resigned as executive director, to become a VP at Duraflex” we said “Todd Smith has resigned as executive director”, which begs the question; why? As a non-Olympic governing body, we don’t have the financial resources to make anyone an offer they can’t refuse. And beyond this, we are run by a bunch of very passionate volunteers, which comes along with its own set of challenges. During his short time with USMS, Todd made a number of significant contributions that helped move us down the path to become a better organization. He was an asset to USMS and his experience will be missed. And I hope he has great success with Duraflex.

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Chris Stevenson — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:28:58 GMT

Otherwise, assuming he's happy to give up his day job, I'm right there with you on that one! Why in the world would Mark want to give up a cushy academic position? (Insert heavy sarcasm at will.)

RE: Todd Smith resignation?

Muppet — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:47:21 GMT

Most people in the business world know that about 2/3 of all management hires don't work out within one year, for many reasons. Just a fact of business. Last year, the CFO we hired didn't make it through the 90-day try-it-before-you-buy-it period and we were w/o a CFO for a bit. Will this position cycle through the Smith Clan? Who is next? Paul? Or John? John? Or Paul? Lest ye forget George and Ringo! The basic question is ....... Why wasn't the position he accepted with USMS THE position he couldn't refuse? I mean really..... this is a giant waste of time for USMS to have to keep looking for candidates. I vote we stick Mark Gill in there and be done with it. Good point, John. I get the feeling that USMS is kind of shooting in the dark with regards to their goals and hoping that whomever they bring in will at least bring in some fireflies to make target practice a bit more productive. It sounds like Todd had made some suggestions and was working on some projects, so if the BOD feels these are worthwhile, they should have a bit better idea of what/who they'll be looking for. As for hiring the man w/ a great last name for a swimmer, what I had heard was that they were looking for someone outside the current governing body, so obviously Mark doesn't quite fit that bill. Otherwise, assuming he's happy to give up his day job, I'm right there with you on that one!