An independent member, Novitzky is an American sports executive and former federal investigator known for his extensive contributions to anti-doping enforcement. In his current role, he leads the UFC’s drug-testing and anti-doping initiatives. Prior to joining the UFC in April 2015, Novitzky was a federal agent with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations, where he led investigations into companies suspected of illegally distributing performance-enhancing substances, including the Lance Armstrong/U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling Team case. Before that, he conducted Internal Revenue Service investigations into some of the highest-profile anti-doping cases in professional sports history, including those involving the Bay Area Laboratory Co-operative and Barry Bonds. His efforts have significantly influenced drug-testing policies in professional sports.