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Mary Horwath serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. With more than 35 years in the sports business, Mary is perhaps best known for her achievements at Rollerblade Inc., transforming a small hockey training product into a $100M+ global sports phenomenon. Her work is truly in a league of its own!

Linda Lindamood is the Senior Vice President of Operations for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Her affinity for water activities and family camping underscores a strong connection to the outdoors–luckily, our Minnesota operation has opportunities for both of those in spades! With 35 years of experience in the hospitality and events industry, she brings a comprehensive approach to event planning and production, extending across multiple industries.

Kevin Quiring is the Chief Development Officer for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. With 28 years of experience as a Managing Director at Accenture, he excels in building relationships for growth. Kevin is a lifelong Minnesotan and avid hiker; beyond the boardroom, you’ll find him on scenic trails or exploring new adventures.

Dave Dorn holds the role of President/CEO of Special Olympics Minnesota, in addition to serving as an esteemed board member of the 2026 USA Games. As a lifelong Minnesotan and committed leader of the Special Olympics mission for almost 20 years, Dave was a driving force in bringing the 2026 USA Games to Minnesota.

Caroline Jones, a distinguished leader and advocate, currently serves as the Senior Vice President for Jersey Mike’s Subs and as a Board Member for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games–both renowned positions she holds with dedication and competence. Hailing from Wall, New Jersey, Caroline is deeply connected to her community and is a fervent supporter of the Special Olympics movement.

Seann DeMaris is the Senior Vice President of Sports for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. As a 20-year sports industry veteran, Seann served most recently as Vice President of Programs for Special Olympics Iowa, overseeing state competitions. Furthermore, Seann served as a dedicated member of the LOC for the inaugural 2006 Special Olympics USA Games in Ames, IA. Now, 20 years later, Seann is stepping up to the plate once again to help create another unforgettable event!

Eric Baumann is an Athlete Leader that has been involved with Special Olympics Illinois since 1995. Special Olympics has provided Eric the opportunity to travel the world and make lots of friends, while having a lot of fun along the way! Eric is currently involved in 8 different sports: swimming, athletics, basketball, bowling, bocce, flag football, snowshoeing, and softball. His favorite sport is swimming where he participates in the backstroke and freestyle events.

Grant Rader is a Special Olympics athlete hailing from Kansas with 7 years of experience competing, inspiring, and socializing with other athletes under his belt. Grant is grateful that Special Olympics has given him the ability to widen his social circle, so naturally he takes many opportunities to meet new athletes! Grant is currently involved in a wide variety of sports, including basketball, golf, bowling, athletics, volleyball, cornhole, bocce, and flag football.

John Conway is a Special Olympics Minnesota athlete of over 20 years. John is very proud and grateful to be a Special Olympics athlete, as it has given him the ability to compete with his friends, as well as meet new ones in the process! John is currently involved in a variety of sports, including floor hockey, flag football, basketball, and softball.