Nikko Mamallo for
USPA National Director
2025 Special Election
I’m currently running in the 2025 Special Election for USPA National Director, which will fill a vacated seat on the board through the remainder of the 2025–2027 term. Thank you to the 1,151 USPA members who supported me in 2024. Your support meant a lot, and that experience inspired me to keep showing up for our community. If you’re a USPA member, your vote matters, and I’d be honored to earn your support.
Voting is open online from July 15 until July 31, 2025
Age: 38
Profession: Software Engineer
Year Joined: 2013
Total Jumps: 3416
Jumps Past Year: 229
Licenses: D-34272
Current USPA Ratings & Appointments: AFF-I, Coach, PRO
Awards: Chesley H. Judy Safety Award, 84 Hours Freefall Badge, 3,000 Jump Wings
I love this sport for how it brings incredible humans together, shifts our perspective on fear and focus, and transforms strangers into friends and family.
I’ve jumped at 41 drop zones across 8 regions. About three quarters of my jumps are fun jumps, mostly wingsuiting, and the rest are work-related, including AFF, coaching, and tandem video.
I’m incredibly grateful for this sport, the amazing humans who make it awesome, and the hard work that goes into maintaining this organization. I want to help protect and grow that for all of us.
I spent over a year working at USPA Headquarters as a full-time staff member, gaining valuable insight into how the organization operates and how decisions impact members from small Cessna DZs to large turbine operations.
The SIM has been completely re-written cover to cover. I helped write the new wingsuit recommendations in Chapter 5-8, designed to better support wingsuiters throughout their progression. It’s a valuable resource for current and future wingsuit flyers.
My goal is to represent you: the 41,000+ diverse, vibrant members who make up this community. Whether you’re new to skydiving or a seasoned pro, your voice matters and I’m here to make sure it’s heard. I want to bring more transparency to board decisions and make it easier for members to follow and participate in the process.
If elected, I’ll bring an informed, collaborative, and community-driven voice to the boardroom.
Your support means so much!
Thank you for your support as I run for USPA National Director in the 2025 Special Election.
2024 General Election – Past Campaign
In 2024, I ran for USPA National Director for the 2025–2027 term. There were 14 candidates, and the top 8 were elected. While I didn’t make the top 8, I was proud to earn 1,151 votes from fellow USPA members.
2024 Board of Director Election Results
2024 Candidate Bio
Age: 38
Profession: Software Engineer
Year Joined: 2013
Total Jumps: 3273
Jumps Past Year: 290
Licenses: D-34272
Current USPA Ratings & Appointments: AFF-I, Coach, PRO
Awards: Chesley H. Judy Safety Award, 84 Hours Freefall Badge, 3,000 Jump Wings
I fell in love with skydiving 11 years ago because it brought me into a vibrant community of diverse backgrounds, pushed me to learn and grow constantly, and filled my life with unparalleled joy. Kapowsin Air Sports is my home DZ, but I love traveling to other DZs to meet and jump with my extended sky family. It’s been incredible getting to know and learn from everyone at the 41 DZs and 8 USPA regions that I’ve visited.
As a former USPA staff member, I have a deep understanding of the organization. This experience has honed my skills in effective communication and collaboration with both USPA headquarters staff and the board of directors.
I’m a regular attendee of the USPA Board of Directors Meeting, USPA General Membership Meeting, Parachute Industries Association Symposium, and FAI Skydiving Commission Meeting. These experiences, combined with my tenure as a USPA staff member, have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the sport and its intricate dynamics. As a result of my involvement with USPA and expertise regarding wingsuit flying, I contributed to rewriting SIM Section 6-9 Wingsuit.
As your advocate and representative, I am committed to championing the interests of our sport and vibrant community. Through active engagement on social media, connecting with diverse groups, and staying involved in various initiatives, I strive to work with members to advance the future of skydiving. Vote for me as your National Director, and I will ensure that our collective voice is heard.
My primary goal is to represent you — the members, all 41,000+ of you. When considering new rules or guidelines, it’s crucial to assess their impact on everyone, from small 182 DZs to large, amenity-rich turbine DZs. We must carefully evaluate whether new implementations are truly necessary or if our efforts would be better spent on education and promoting safety. USPA has made great strides in providing free educational resources to members such as the webinar series, and I believe we can continue to build on that success.