Reynolds, a North Carolina-based corporate and securities attorney, moved up from his position as an independent member.

It comes after Johnson completes two full terms in office.

“I’d like thank Devin Johnson for his leadership during some difficult times and his ability to calmly steer the organisation toward a much brighter future," Reynolds said following his appointment.

"He can look back on his time with great pride, and we are all grateful to him. 

"I consider it a huge honour to be asked serve as chair of the USA Taekwondo Board of Directors and pledge to work hard to continue and build upon the great strides achieved under chair Johnson."

Google senior finance officer Yuki Sugawara is one of three new additions to the Board.

The other two are all athlete representatives.

Rio 2016 Olympian and 2011 Pan American Games over 80 kilograms bronze medallist Stephen Lambdin joins as the elected United States Olympic Committee representative.

Poomsae athlete Ron Southwick was also re-elected while veteran under 73kg competitor Sanaz Shahbazi is another addition.

"I’d also like to thank each of our departing directors, independent Shaila Bettadapur, and athletes Lynda Laurin and Terrence Jennings, for what each did to serve USA Taekwondo’ s membership over the last few years," added Reynolds.

"Their efforts, particularly Mr. Bettadapur’s as Audit Committee chair and Ms. Laurin’s on the AAC and several board committees, are very much appreciated by us all.”