Joe Moore Departing as President and CEO of IHRSA
Posted: August 19, 2020 in IHRSA
IHRSA: Success By Association
BOSTON, MA – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) President and CEO, Joe Moore, has been in the health and fitness industry for over 45 years, starting in 1972 when he opened his first commercial facility that grew from a single club to a health club chain with 20 locations in three states. Moore sold the company in 2004. He served as Chairman of the IHRSA Board during the 2005 – 2006 fiscal year prior to being named President and CEO.
Moore became President and CEO in 2006 after the retirement of then Executive Director Emeritus John McCarthy. During his tenure at IHRSA, Moore had many accomplishments and played a prominent role in coalition building for the industry. Today, IHRSA’s Board of Directors has announced that Joe Moore will be departing as the organization’s President and CEO, effective immediately.
The IHRSA Board of Directors will be forming a CEO search committee to begin the process of identifying Moore’s replacement. An interim CEO will be named in a matter of days.
IHRSA acting Chairperson Carrie Kepple commented, “Given the pandemic’s impact on the entire industry, the board is assessing the mission and strategic direction of the association as it builds for the future. I want to thank our board members and staff for their dedication and hard work. We wish Joe all the best and thank him for all he has done and for his many years of distinguished service.”
Board Ex-Officio Jim Worthington shared, “IHRSA’s board of directors will undertake an even greater role in promoting, protecting, and growing the fitness industry which is so vital to so many people. We wish Joe the best and look forward to working with our members and vendor partners around the world to continue their resurgence during these unprecedented times.”
