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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.

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!

Caroline Jones, a distinguished leader and advocate, serves as a Board Member for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games—a position she holds with dedication and competence. Hailing from Wall, New Jersey, Caroline, daughter of Jersey Mike’s Founder Peter Cancro, and a current Jersey Mike’s franchise owner, is deeply connected to her community and is a fervent supporter of the Special Olympics movement.

Will Smith, a dedicated advocate and seasoned athlete, proudly serves as an Athlete Representative for the 2026 USA Games and Program/Development Specialist for Special Olympics New York. Hailing from Brewster, New York, Will has been an integral part of the Special Olympics community for an impressive 25 years, demonstrating his commitment not only as an athlete but also as an official, staff member, coach, and athlete leader.

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.

Tasha Feigh, a dedicated Special Olympics athlete of about two decades alongside her sister, Amber, has embraced a diverse range of experiences within Special Olympics Minnesota. Her journey spans competing in multiple sports at the national level, contributing to the Minnesota United Unified Team, and honing her communications skills through Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programs. She currently competes in basketball, bowling, flag football, gymnastics, poly hockey and softball.

Shaun Linsey is a dedicated Special Olympics Texas athlete with nearly 13 years of involvement in the organization. Competing in a diverse range of sports such as golf, kayaking, sailing, cheerleading, volleyball, and tennis, Shaun finds immense joy in making new friends through sports. His passion lies in inspiring and encouraging fellow athletes, fostering team spirit, and recognizing everyone’s accomplishments.

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.

Tyler Sarff has participated in Special Olympics Minnesota since 2017, and ever since, his favorite part about the organization is that it is the place where he feels welcome just the way he is. His friends and the broader Special Olympics community make competing that much more fun for Tyler! Some of the sports he has participated in include Unified bowling and basketball.