On January 29, 2014 USAC announced that Acting CEO Scott Barash will be leaving USAC.  Mr. Barash was with USAC for 14 years and is leaving to become General Counsel at the University of the District of Columbia.  The effective departure date is February 14, 2014. USAC has appointed Chief Operating Office Richard Belden to service as interim CEO while the Board of Directors searches for a permanent CEO.