Our organization is comprised of a staff and volunteer team dedicated to making tennis accessible to all. We are always looking for brilliant minds to help fulfill our mission.
Volunteer Opportunities: To be considered for a committee or for special events, please submit the volunteer application form.
Board of Directors: It is a requirement that all interested parties become involved with our committees and/or other volunteer opportunities prior to being voted into our Board of Directors. Please submit the CATA board member application form to apply.
Staff Openings: For staff position openings, please contact us.
CATA STAFF
| Executive Director | Fernando Velasco |
| Incoming – Executive Director | Amber Jordan |
| Director of Junior Programming and Junior Awards Banquet | Melissa Chambers |
| Director of Leagues | Casey Herridge |
| Director of Communications and Social Media | Tammy Dendy |
| Assistant Tournament Administrator | Dave Tibbetts |
| Office Assistant | Amy Mulvihill |
CATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| President | Karen Brooks (’25) |
| Vice-President | Brad Wisdom (’26) |
| Secretary | Erin Portman (’25) |
| Treasurer | Chad Loup (’25) |
| Past President | Grant Chambers (’25) |
| Ex-Officio | Carol Welder (’26) |
| Members | Becca Stephens (’27) Brian Notis (’26) D’Artagnan Bebel (’26) Erin Portman (’27) Mardy Ayers (’27) Michael MacVay (’25) Ryan Goldstein (’27) Sonia Prusaitis (’26) Tim Klitch (’25) Tony Kayser (’27) |
CATA COMMITTEES
| Committee Name | Chair | Committee Members | Staff Liaison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bylaws | Ryan Goldstein | Carol Welder Mardy Ayers | Fernando Velasco |
| Junior Development | Michael MacVay | Brian Notis Chad Loup Garrett Pekar Neil Adams Harper Connell Amanda Bailey Michael Holder James Sombathy Kapil Rajurkar Sarah Pernell | Melissa Chambers |
| Junior Team Tennis Advisory | Michael MacVay | James Sombathy AJ Garcia Dave Tibbetts Scott Seelig | Melissa Chambers |
| Leagues | Tony Kayser | Anthony Horsley Carol Welder Corey Pavletich Danny Walker Guyanne Nichols Karen Brooks Kathleen McDonnold Leon Kincy Meagan Labunski Roger Vallejo | Casey Herridge |
| Scholarship | Mardy Ayers | Garrett Pekar Leslie Oduwole Amy Mulvihill Suzanne Brown | Melissa Chambers |
| Events & Fundraising | Becca Stephens co-chair Brad Wisdom | Amy Mulvihill Carol Welder Cathy Douglas Chad Loup Christina Tollemache Danielle Glade Danielle Palombi Fernando Velasco Gabrielle James Lara Luce Leah Keele Miranda Ramirez Nina Mares Erin Portman Amber Jordan Brittney Byrd | Melissa Chambers |
| Tournament | Erin Portman | Anthony Horsley Brian Notis Chad Loup D’Artagnan Bebel Dave Tibbetts Julie Thu Kimm Kettelson | Fernando Velasco |
| FUZE Facility Utilization and Expansion | Grant Chambers | Becca Stephens Carol Welder Dennis Taylor Janet Walker Laura Hudson Sean Doles Sonia Prusaitis Ted Burton Tim Klitch Tony Kayser | Fernando Velasco |
| Awards Committee | Carol Welder | Mardy Ayers Anthony Horsley Karen Brooks Roger Vallejo Melissa Chambers | Fernando Velasco |
CATA PAST PRESIDENTS
| Years of Service | President | Years of Service | President |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2024 | Grant Chambers | 1993 – 1994 | Jay Svinicki |
| 2020-2021 | Michael MacVay | 1991 – 1992 | Robin Doty |
| 2019-2020 | Mary Anne Clement | 1989 – 1990 | Doug Lawson |
| 2016-2018 | Charlotte Herzele | 1987 – 1988 | Peggy Van Court |
| 2014 – 2016 | Tom Webber | 1985 – 1986 | Brad Beal |
| 2011 – 2013 | Tosha Smith | 1984 | Gary Rauschuber |
| 2009 – 2010 | Ray Delk | 1983 | Bill Ashbaugh |
| 2007 – 2008 | Mardy Ayers | 1981 – 1982 | Pat Nester |
| 2005 – 2006 | James Humphrey | 1979 – 1980 | Bobby Green |
| 2003 – 2004 | Teresa Roberson | 1978 | Bo Byers |
| 2001 – 2002 | Gary Heinberg | ||
| 1997 – 2000 | Carol Welder | ||
| 1995 – 1996 | Jon Levy |
