Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympian, Appointed Chief Development Officer of the USA Hockey Foundation

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Catherine Raney-Norman, a four-time Olympic speed skater who possesses a unique blend of top-tier athletic experience and high-level fundraising skills, has been appointed as the chief development officer of The USA Hockey Foundation.

“We are excited to have Catherine join The USA Hockey Foundation,” stated Pat Kelleher, executive director of USA Hockey and The USA Hockey Foundation. “Her enthusiasm, leadership abilities, and proven success in philanthropy make her exceptionally suited to help propel our Foundation forward and make a positive difference in hockey communities nationwide.”

Raney-Norman comes to the USA Hockey Foundation from the 2034 Utah Organizing Committee for the Games, where she held the position of vice president of development and athlete relations, leading Podium34, an innovative philanthropic initiative for Olympic and Paralympic organizing bodies. In this capacity, she managed a $300 million strategy that included fundraising, donor engagement, and legacy investments, successfully securing over $250 million in philanthropic pledges during the first phase of the initiative.

Previously, she was appointed by Utah Governor Spencer Cox to chair the Salt Lake City–Utah Committee for the Games, where she guided the state’s successful bid for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and assisted in raising $4 million to support this endeavor.

Additionally, she spent six years with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Foundation, where she oversaw the Foundation’s operations, including special events, direct marketing, and donor relations.

“I am truly honored to become part of The USA Hockey Foundation,” remarked Raney-Norman. “Throughout my career, I have believed in the transformative power of sport. As hockey continues to expand across the United States, and in light of USA Hockey’s remarkable successes in Milan, the chance to contribute to that momentum is incredibly thrilling. The athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters of USA Hockey exemplify the highest ideals of what sport can accomplish and inspire in future generations. I am eager to begin collaborating and creating opportunities together.”

Raney-Norman represented Team USA in long track speed skating at four consecutive Olympic Winter Games — 1998, 2002, 2006, and 2010. She currently holds the American record in the women’s 5,000 and 10,000-meter events.

Raney-Norman will officially start her role at The USA Hockey Foundation on July 20.