MEET THE TEAM

  • THOM BRODEUR

    CEO & President

  • ELISE BANKS-LOVELY

    Co-National Director

  • LAURA CLARK

    Co-National Director

  • HOLLY LYNCH

    Production Director

  • GRETCHEN POLHEMUS-JENSEN

    Head of Partnerships

  • MARA MARTIN

    Public Relations & Communication Coordinator

  • MARY BERRY

    Chief of Staff

  • RICHIE WALLS

    Head of Talent & Development

  • BRANDO EATON

    Head of Talent & Development

  • ASHLEY LONG

    Social Media Coordinator

  • RACHAEL SHAH

    Social Media Coordinator

Who We Are

BDE MISS USA, LLC

In September 2025, the national leadership of Miss USA & Miss Teen USA was announced as BDE Miss USA, LLC, led by CEO and President Thom Brodeur.

“Miss USA is one of the most recognizable brands in the global pageant industry,” said Thom Brodeur. “We are bringing a transformational vision rooted in technology, media, and fan engagement to modernize and revitalize these titles for the next generation of powerhouse women and their worldwide fan base.”

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MISSION: To elevate the next generation of confident, purpose-driven women by providing a fair, transparent, and transformative platform where leadership, culture, and opportunity intersect through the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA experience.

VISION: To be the most influential platform for women in America—launching leaders, creators, and cultural voices who shape the future of media, fashion, business, and public life.

KEY VALUES: Kindness, Transparency, Responsiveness

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