USTA CORE VALUES
Excellence
We provide outstanding, valueadding products and services to our members, tennis consumers, and the communities where we operate. By proactively establishing collaborative, high-performing partnerships with other tennis providers we collectively accelerate the growth of the tennis industry.
Innovation
We embrace change and encourage creative approaches to delivering products and services that exceed the expectations of our members and tennis consumers. By taking educated risks, we ensure that consumers of all ages and abilities can participate in tennis for a lifetime .
Inclusiveness
We encourage and embrace the participation and contributions of all people that desire to be engaged with our organization. By honoring and leveraging the diversity of thought, expertise, cultural heritage, and individual differences we ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of tennis.
Passion
We believe that tennis changes lives in positive ways and are inspired by that possibility to act with a sense of energy, determination, and enthusiasm. Passion is the fuel that drives all that we do.
Integrity
We operate all of our endeavors within an environment of trust, mutual respect, and safe play conditions. Our reputation is well-respected by all because we consistently treat those we deal with in a fair, honest, and ethical manner.
Accountability
We operate with total commitment and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of performance. Each of us individually and collectively is responsible for delivering on our mission and our brand promise.
2019-26 LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN
Attract, Engage, and Retain New Generations of Diverse Tennis Participants at All levels of the Game
Lead Industry-Wide Improvements to the Tennis Delivery System, Provider Education, and Consumer Experience
Ensure Continued Financial Growth and Performance
Build and Optimize Best-in-Class Digital Infrastructure and Platforms
Collaborate Within the USTA and Tennis Ecosystem for the Common Good of Tennis
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
USTA MISSOURI VALLEY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP
HEART OF AMERICA
IOWA
KANSAS
MISSOURI
NEBRASKA
OKLAHOMA DISTRICT
ST. LOUIS
ADULT PLAY SECTION
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
CHARGE: To promote and provide recreational and competitive tournament and League play for players 18 and over and social play opportunities for adults of any age and ability level as well as support and grow the Tennis On Campus programs on college and university campuses across the section.
Chair
Stephen F. Collins
Vice Chair
Amy Mathew
JUNIOR PLAY
Members
Jody Holsinger
Paul Petruska
Azher Sameer
Rod Zerni
Board Liaison
Terry Jackson
Staff Liaisons
Scott Howes
Alyssa Stelmach
CHARGE: To implement a competitive pathway for increased attraction and retention of local play opportunities. The Circuit Pathway will consist of Team Challenge, Team Tournaments, Junior Team Tennis and unranked tournaments, inlcuding Activity tracker for 10U and will support the new unified sanctioned ranked tournament system being implemented.
Chair
Larry Newton
Vice Chair
David Minihan
Members
Darren R. Emerick
Ben Gildehaus
Ryan Roeth
Stacie Turtledove
Jared Ward
COMMUNITY PLAY (SCHOOLS, CTAS, PARKS)
Board Liaison
Brenton Kuchera
Staff Liaisons
Beth Azan
Tara Williams
CHARGE: To mentor, educate and grow tennis in the communities to feed adult play, junior play with a focus on our providers.
Chair
Michael Martin
Vice Chair
Jeremiah Ollison
OFFICIALS
Members
Ben Gildehaus
Mary A. Owens-Hudson
Sean Nguyen
Paul Paige
Board Liaison
Kate Foss
Staff Liaison
Lindsay Hall
CHARGE: To maintain an effective program of recruitment, training, evaluation and retention to assure an adequate supply of USTA certified tennis officials to meet the officiating needs of the USTA Missouri Valley.
Chair
Verne Weber
Vice Chair
Dean Richardsville
Members
Steve England
Cheryl Lady
Michael Martin
John Seal
Donna Stauffer
Steven Webb
Board Liaison
John Kelly
Staff Liaison
Mary Buschmann
SECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRS
COACHES COMMISSION
CHARGE: To create a network of training opportunities that facilitate a network of coaches as well as programs to grow the base of 6-13 year olds in alignment with the USTA Teaching and Coaching Philosophy.
Chair
Chris Smith
Vice Chair
Eric Wedemeyer
AWARDS
Members
Elliot McDermed
Matias Marin
Kyle Wartick
Board Liaison
Mallory Weber
Staff Liaison
Marissa Brown
CHARGE: To recommend awards and recognition that encourages excellence, honors, achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations to tennis within the USTA Missouri Valley.
Chair
Stuart Dusenberry
Vice Chair
Peter McCorkle
HALL OF FAME
Members
Ken Brown
Jacqueline Buck-Horton
Elliot McDermed
Board Liaison
Mike Willman
Staff Liaison
Manon Eilts
CHARGE: To recognize and honor individuals who went above and beyond for the game of tennis, and ensuring their continued involvement in the game and the section.
Chair
Judy Dippold
Vice Chair
Nick Taylor
Members
Terry Miller
Kevin Nebergall
Doug Smith
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION (DEI)
Board Liaison
Jason Mathes
Staff Liaison
Manon Eilts
CHARGE: To promote greater diversity and inclusion in overall tennis player participation and USTA Missouri Valley services, activities, events and programs by supporting USTA Missouri Valley volunteers and staff in all organizational units and community partners.
Chair
Nick Taylor
Vice Chair
Caitlyn Sagraves
Members
Scott Hanover
Tony Mullican
Mark Zolman
Board Liaison
Kim Hughes-Gill
Staff Liaison
Jaren Glaser
SECTION COMMITTEE CHAIRS
SANCTION & SCHEDULING
CHARGE: To recommend/approve sanctions for adult, junior tournaments as well as recommend/approve bids for section league championships while maintaining a balanced calendar.
Chair
Ann Vogel
Vice Chair
Bryan Rigby Members
WORKING GROUPS
Ryan Roeth
Thiago Santos
Board Liaison
Deborah Fabrizius
Staff Liaison
Marissa Brown
CHARGE: To recommend policy and monitor competitive play throughout the USTA Missouri Valley.
JUNIOR COMPETITION REGULATIONS
Chair: Simon Norman
Vice Chair: Eric Wedemeyer
Member: Justin Bigsby
Member: Armando Espinosa
Board Liaison: Tracey Johnson
Staff Liaison: Beth Azan
ADULT LEAGUE REGULATIONS
Chair: Michelle Oquin
Vice Chair: Severine Huchet
Member: Huong Doan
Member: Jan Koder
Board Liaison: Mary Jo Tasker
Staff Liaison: Alyssa Stelmach
ADULT TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
Chair: Megan Kovacs
Vice Chair: Stephen F. Collins
Member: Sheila A. Checotah
Member: David Ira Schmidt
Board Liaison: Cary Morris
Staff Liaison: Scott Howes
STANDING COMMITTEES
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Alex Lee
First Vice President: Beth
Causey
Vice President: Terry Jackson
Vice President: Kim Hughes-Gill
Secretary: Deborah Fabrizius
Tresurer: Kate Foss
Delegate: Jason Mathes
Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Chair: Jason Mathes
Member: Beth Causey
Member: Kate Foss
Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Chair: Beth Causey
Member: Jeff Bowser
Member: John Kelly
Board Liaison: Kate Foss
Staff Liaison: Tonya Kaup
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
Chair: John Kinsella
Member: Bill Riggan
Member: Susan Stamats
Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Chair: Jason Mathes
Member: Tracey Johnson (HOA)
Member: Brenton Kuchera (IA)
Member: Cary Morris (KS)
Member: Larry Holmes (MO)
Member: John Rademacher (NE)
Member: Eric Wedemeyer (OK)
Member: Paul Petruska (STL)
Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann
DELIVERY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
CC: Greg Lappin (N) CVC: Eleni Rossides (E) BL: Bobby Sharma SM: Elliott Pettit
Adaptive
C: Marcy Hirshberg (S)
VC: Jessie Talliafero (S)
Section ED: Ben Zislis
SM: Andrea Snead
Public Parks
C: Scott Laakso (S)
VC: Marcia Bach (N)
Section ED: Lindsey Keeler
SM: Amelia Storer
Advocacy
C: Peter Francesconi (NE)
VC: Robin Jones (S)
Section ED: Laura Bowen
SM: Todd Carlson
CTA
C: Trenton Alenik (I)
VC: Kathryn Beam (S)
Section ED: Matt Olson
SM: Amelia Storer
NET GENERATION COUNCIL
CC: Carla O’Connor (S) CVC: Morgan Abrams-Nicholas (MA) BL: Liezel Huber SL: Matt Barnhart
High School
C: Lindsey Atkinson (MW)
VC: Delaine Mast (MS)
Section ED: Laura Bowen
SM: Louis Bolling
ADULT TENNIS COUNCIL
Local Play & Competition
C: Ted Reese (S)
VC: Larry Newton (MV)
Section ED: Becky Cantellano
SM: Adelaide Wood
School/After School
C: Susan Wold (E)
VC: Beth Kob (MS)
Section ED: Jenny Schnitzer
SM: Tony Stingley
CC: Bonnie Vandegrift (S) VC: Mark McIntyre (E) BL: Emily Schaefer SM: Michael Hughes
Adult Competition
C: Christine Costamagna (NC)
VC: Mike Vandegrift (S)
Section ED: Eric Mitchell
SM: Adam Hutchinson
Senior Team Selection
C: Jeffrey Morrison (S)
VC: Jenny Klitch (FL)
Section ED:
League
C: John Niedfeldt-Thomas (N)
VC: Guillermo Lucero (SW)
Section ED: Rob Scott
SM: Adam Hutchinson
Tennis On Campus
C: Laura Jackson (SW)
VC: Megan Longbothan-Young (TX)
Section ED: Eric Mitchell
SM: Bharat Karunakaran
NTRP Advisory Group
C: Diane Ansay (MW)
VC: Susan Friedlaender
Section ED: Ben Zislis
COMPETITIVE PATHWAY COUNCIL
CC: Ivan Baron (FL) VC: Scott Hanover (MV) BL: Vania King SM: Martin Blackman
Collegiate Pathway
C: Erica Jasper-Perkins (SC)
VC: Jennifer Reinbold (MW)
Section ED: Trevor Kronemann
SM: Elissa Hill
Junior Competition
C: Tracy Lawson (SW)
VC: Paul MacDonald (MW)
Section ED: Summer Verhoeven
SM: Dan Holman
Sportsmanship
C: Eric Perkins (MA)
VC: Ellen Ehlers (S)
Section ED: Ron Romano
SM: Jenna Kelly
Sport Science Advisory Group
C: Amber Donaldson (I)
VC: William Micheo (C)
Section ED: Rosa Martinez
SM: Karl Davies
RULES COUNCIL
Wheelchair Tennis
C: Jennifer Edmonson (S)
VC: Scott Elbin (MS)
Section ED: Mary Buschmann
SM: Jason Harnett
CC: Roshan Rajkumar (N) VC: Drew Meyers (MW) BL: Violet Clark SM: Sean Cary
Constitution & Rules
C: Allon Lifshitz (E)
VC: Stephenson Emery (I)
Section ED: Lindsey Keeler
SM: Staciellen Mischel
Grievance
C: Lena Litvak (E)
VC: Dana Andrews (FL)
Section ED: Summer Verhoeven
SL: Staciellen Mischel
ASSOCIATION-WIDE COUNCIL
Officials
C: Brett Haberstick (I)
VC: David Hanzes (E)
Section ED: Mary Buschmann
SM: Andrew Walker
CC: Eric Legg (N) VC: Jonelle Smith (MW) BL: Jeffery M. Baill SM: Marisa Grimes
Advisory Group on Committees & Evaluations
C: Paula Hale (S)
Coord: Liz Hamburg (N)
Section ED: Jenny Schnitzer
SM: April Lupkey
Training Advisory Group
C: Carol Welder (TX)
VC: Aftabur Rahman (N)
Section ED: Chad Docktor
SM: Bill Leong
Awards
C: Linda Peltz (NC)
VC: Cynthia Mable (MS)
SM: April Lupkey
ED: Chad Docktor
Diversity & Inclusion
C: Toni Wiley (NE)
VC: Shelly Licorish (E)
Section ED: Becky Cantellano
SM: Natalia Pedroza
BOARD COMMITTEES
Audit
C: Jeffrey M. Baill
VC: Violet Clark
SL: Joseph Healy
Budget
C: Christopher Lewis
VC: Vania King
Section ED: Ben Zislis, Matthew Warren
SL: Ed Neppl
OTHER COMMITTEES
Nominating
C: Lawrence Washington
USTA Rep to USOPC NGBC
Rep: Andrea Hirsch
Rep: Staciellen Mischel
Past Presidents
C: Michael McNulty III
Compensation
C: Brian Hainline
USTA Rep to USOPC AAC
Rep: Liezel Huber
Alt. Rep: James Blake
Player Representatives
Jon Rydberg
Neha Uberoi
USTA AAC
SL: Staciellen Mischel
Investment
C: Bill McGugin
VC: Brian Vahaly
SL: Ed Neppl
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