As you probably know, ISHOF is a not-for profit organization, and in addition to our small staff, we are run by a group of dedicated volunteers, our Board of Directors. We thought we would highlight our board members, on a monthly basis, so you can get to know the ISHOF Board.
We thought we would begin with one of our newest Board Members, Mr. Tyler Beard, a Fort Lauderdale native, born and raised in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Tyler has been involved in the aquatics world since elementary school where he began his career in diving. He competed in high school, diving for Westminster Academy and he also dove as a USA Diving athlete, where he achieved the ranks of All-American for several years and went on to compete in USA Diving Senior Nationals. He continued his diving career while attending at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, also serving locally as the USA Diving Athlete Representative for Florida Gold Coast.
After college, he began coaching at Calvary School, then became the Assistant Diving Coach at Pine Crest School, and eventually was offered the role of Head Diving Coach at Florida Atlantic University where he led a Division 1 program.
Today, Beard is working as a Data Analyst at Moss & Associates, where he is pursuing another one of his passions, technology. Although the world of technology may be a long way from diving, he still continues to try and stay involved in the world of aquatics which has led him to ISHOF. Tyler says by joining the ISHOF Board of Directors, it can be the outlet that allows him to give back to the swimming and diving community.
When asked about joining the Board, Beard said, “I believe I can make the most impact to further not only the sport of diving, but all aquatic sports. I believe my close ties to the Fort Lauderdale community as well as the world of aquatics will serve a benefit to this organization.”
We look forward to having Tyler on the ISHOF Board of Directors and hope he will continue with his enthusiasm for ISHOF and will become more involved as the years go by.
Welcome to the team!