Board of Directors

USA Team Handball

Patrick Jalabert is a mechanical design engineer with a Master of Science degree in civil and structural engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago, IL) and a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from ENSTA Bretagne (France). He has been working as a product design engineer for Poclain Hydraulics for over six years. In that role, he has successfully managed innovative hydraulic motor design projects for industry leaders such as John Deere, Caterpillar or Bobcat.

Patrick has also spent the past seven years in a leadership role within Chicago Inter Handball, one of the country’s most prominent handball organizations. He has contributed his more than 20 years of passion for the sport of handball and his advanced organizational skills to support the continuing development of handball in the Chicago-land area and the Midwest. Most recently, he has driven the development of a Midwest Team Handball League, despite the difficulty in rallying and securing commitment from other organizations within the region.

Patrick was appointed to the USA Team Handball Competition Committee in 2014 and took on the chairmanship of the committee in 2017. In that capacity, he has undertaken the ambitious project of continuously updating the USA Team Handball rulebook to reflect the ever-changing landscape of team handball in the United States. In addition, Patrick has supported the implementation of a new membership and event management platform and is contributing to the effort to improve the federation’s tools in that area.

Olga is a highly accomplished financial executive with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, retail, public, and nonprofit organizations. She has an extensive background serving as CFO for fast-growing companies, where she was responsible for managing all financial aspects of multiple companies and joint ventures across North America. In these roles, Olga played a pivotal role in driving significant growth and market expansion through startup ventures, organic growth, and strategic acquisitions.

Throughout her career, Olga has demonstrated exceptional leadership in executive roles, with a focus on M&A, integrations, process improvements, and innovation. Her strategic direction has ensured the establishment of robust operational controls, compliance, reporting procedures, and the development of teams and systems that guarantee financial strength and maximize operational efficiency.

Born and raised in Belarus, Olga immigrated to the United States, where she overcame significant language and cultural barriers. Despite these challenges, she earned her CPA and quickly established herself as a leader in the finance sector. Olga’s journey from an immigrant to a top-tier financial executive has been marked by resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Starting her career at the entry level as an Accounts Receivable Clerk, Olga exhibited exceptional dedication and expertise, rising through the ranks to become a CFO. Today, she is the founder and CEO of CXO Solutions, a consulting firm that specializes in providing fractional CFO services to small and mid-sized companies, offering them access to high-level financial expertise.

In addition to her financial career, Olga is passionate about sports, particularly handball, having been a former player herself. She has recently re-engaged with the handball community and is eager to contribute to the development of the sport in the USA, including potential involvement in building the USA handball team and serving on the Team Handball Board.

With a strong track record of success, a deep commitment to mentorship, and a passion for giving back to her community, Olga is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to any board. Her blend of financial expertise, leadership experience, and dedication to sports development makes her a valuable asset, bringing a unique perspective and a strong drive for innovation and growth.

Julia was elected by her peers to serve as the Team USA Athletes' Commission Alternate Representative and Athlete Director on the USATH Board of Directors, a position she will hold from January 2025 through December 2028.

Julia has been a member of the Women's National Team since 2010, playing in almost 100 international matches over the span of her career, including the Pan-American Games (2019) and Pan-American Championships (2013, 2015, 2017). She competed professionally in Paris, France from 2015-2022 before moving back to the United States. She has held various leadership roles within USA Team Handball as Captain of the Women's National Team, Co-Chair of USA Team Handball's inaugural Athletes' Advisory Council, and founding member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. 
Off the court, Taylor is a strategic planning consultant at a Boston-based Public Health Institute. Her expertise is supporting cities, states, and organizations nationwide redesign their policies, systems, and practices to address the social determinants of health, such as race and class, and to focus on racial equity and health equity as public health issues.
Taylor earned her bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2012 and her master's degree in Sociology from the University of Paris-Cité in 2017. She currently resides in Savannah, Georgia, with her life partner, Vince, and their rescue dog, Senga. She is also a proud mixed-race Filipina-American. 

Drew was elected by his peers to serve as the Team USA Athletes' Commission Representative and Athlete Director on the USATH Board of Directors, a position he will hold from January 2025 through December 2028.

Drew has been a member of the USA Men's Indoor and Beach National Teams since 2016 and has competed in over 100 international matches between both teams. Drew was introduced to the sport in 2011 as a freshman at the United States Air Force Academy under the influence of coach Mike Cavanaugh and played all 4 years and served as Team Captain his senior year. After graduating in 2015, Drew got stationed at Los Angeles Air Force Base the same summer that coach Michael Hinson began the USA Beach Handball Program in Hermosa Beach.

In 2018 Drew was selected for the Air Force World Class Athlete Program through which he was able to play full-time in Europe, 1 season in Germany with TSV Bayer Dormagen and 2 seasons in the Spanish Asobal (1st league) and European League with Ademar Leon. During his time with Ademar Leon, Drew became the first North American born player to play and score in both the Asobal and European Leagues. Upon his return to the US in 2021, Drew joined SF Cal Heat and won back to back club national championships and played in the 2023 Super Globe in Saudi Arabia. Drew led the California Eagles to a national championship in 2024 as well as the North American Club Championship. Drew has competed domestically in both the collegiate and club systems and has represented the US national team in indoor and beach at multiple Continental Championships, World Championships, Pan American Games, IHF Super Globe, World Beach Games, World Games, and the 2024 Paris Olympic Beach Handball Showcase. Drew was also named the Air Force Male Athlete of the Year in 2019 and 2023.
Outside of handball, Drew serves as an active duty Major in the US Space Force where he is a Program Manager for classified national security space programs. Drew has a B.S. in Management from the United States Air Force Academy and a M.S. in Finance from Liberty University. Drew served on the USATH Athlete Advisory Council from 2020-2024. Drew also enjoys surfing, golfing, serving in youth ministry at his church, and spending time with friends and family including his wife Julia, who is a member of Team USA Beach Volleyball. 

Jason was elected by his peers to serve as the Beach Athlete Director on the USATH Board of Directors, a position he will hold from January 2025 through December 2028.

Originally from Akron, Ohio, Jason grew up playing football, basketball, and baseball. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he discovered team handball after a brief stint as a pitcher on the West Point baseball team. Jason led the West Point Black team to three consecutive college team handball national championships and competed with the USA Indoor National Team in various international competitions from 2009 to 2013.

As an Army Special Forces officer, Jason led Green Beret teams on deployments to Colombia and Afghanistan. After transitioning from the military, he returned to handball while earning his MBA at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Jason has since represented the United States in numerous beach handball competitions, including the last two Beach Handball World Championships in Greece and China, the Global Tour in Brazil, and the NACHC Championships in Puerto Rico.

Jason and his wife currently reside in Austin, Texas. He serves as the Executive Vice President of Business Development for Home Run Dugout, a baseball-themed entertainment startup, where he oversees licensing and future growth opportunities. In his free time, Jason enjoys playing basketball, skiing, outdoor adventures, and traveling.