Lake Placid (pps) Jim Leahy has been hired to serve as the CEO of USA Luge. This was announced by the US federation in an official statement. “We are excited we could secure someone with the executive talents and solid sports background of Jim Leahy,” said USA Luge President John Fee. “He brings enthusiasm and a positive vision to all of us as we build momentum toward the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia.” Jim Leahy is a sports business veteran with a wide range of management experience with different US teams. His last position was with the ice hockey team of the New Jersey Devils/Trenton Devils from 2005 to 2012.