2023 USA PICKLEBALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
By Hope Tolley
USA PICKLEBALL MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
BOARD CHAIRMAN Robert Quicksilver
BOARD VICE CHAIR Suzanne Guerin
From the Staff
Share the Fun by Forming an Official USA Pickleball Club
New players often start playing the sport to see if “ all of the hype ” is true . It does not take long to realize that pickleball is everything you were told , and much more . Once you are “ hooked ” and become a frequent player , you begin to create friendships with players of similar abilities . Before you know it , you are organizing matches with your new friends . It can then become a natural progression to establish a pickleball club — a social group comprised of those player-friends in your community . Interested in taking that next step ? USA Pickleball is here to help you do just that . There are many advantages and benefits to being an official club of USA Pickleball . Don ' t miss out on some great perks and opportunities . USA Pickleball provides easy solutions for your club management and has you covered with insurance benefits . Our job is to help you worry less about organizing play so that you can optimize your time on the court .
The Official Club Membership program was created and designed to meet the specific needs of your club . A unique benefit of the membership is to engage with approved software providers that can assist you with turnkey club management solutions . The software providers offer club administrators the tools necessary to organize events and manage ladders , leagues , and club tournaments .
Additionally , the Official Club Plus Membership offers affordable general liability coverage of $ 5,000,000 per occurrence and an excess accident medical benefit of up to $ 25,000 . Certificates of Insurance at a primary and secondary venue are also included . For a nominal fee , you may even add additional playing venues for your club . The Official Club Plus Membership also allows you to purchase insurance at a discounted rate for your club directors and officers .
Pickleball clubs , which are quickly forming everywhere , welcome players of all skill levels and help further expand the nation ’ s fastest-growing sport . The friendships and camaraderie cultivated by club members enhance the overall experience of playing pickleball .
Get started today and become a leader in the sport by starting an official club of USA Pickleball .
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS
Philip Bullen Mark Fabbro Bob Franceschelli Ernie Medina Stephanie Russell
USA PICKLEBALL STAFF
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Stu Upson
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Justin Maloof
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Dan Ellsworth
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER Chuck Menke
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMPETITION & SANCTIONING
Karen Parrish
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
Hope Tolley
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Nikki Greene
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF OFFICIATING
Mark Peifer
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EQUIPMENT STANDARDS & FACILITY DEVELOPMENT
Carl Schmits
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PRO PLAYER RELATIONS & EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCE
Donn Paben
MANAGING DIRECTOR OF FIELD OPERATIONS
Lance Cowart
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT