USTA Northern 2025-2026 Committees

USTA Northern is a volunteer organization made up of committees to help promote and develop the game of tennis. The primary roles of a committee member include:

1. Recommending ideas, thoughts and changes to Committee Chair, Board and Staff Liaison on any new or existing programs, services or initiatives the Committee oversee.
2. Review, monitor and evaluate those programs and activities connected to Committee duties to ensure the Committee, Board and Staff Liaison meet its goals.
3. Work together with volunteers and staff in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork.

Committee members volunteer for a two-year term starting on January 1, 2025.

2025-2026 USTA Northern Committees

Grants Committee

Chair: Katrina Hanenberg

Board Liaison: Katrina Hanenberg

Staff Liaison: Zeny McCoy

Charge: To thoughtfully manage the review and approval process of grant requests from USTA Northern organizational members.

Members: Sara Hong, Cindy Huether, Katrina Hanenberg, Zeny McCoy, Pat Colbert, Katie Bergmann, Aaron Holland

Awards and Recognition Committee

Chair: Zack Johnson

Board Liaison: Roshan Rajkumar

Staff Liaison: Zeny McCoy

Charge: To assure that deserving members of the tennis community receive recognition for their tennis achievements.  

Members: Marcia Bach, Pam Boorsma, Zack Johnson, Heather Landrus, Emily Plunkett, Roshan Rajkumar, Mary Thompson, Mya Dennis, Erik Kringlie

Event Planning Project Team

Chair: Susan Kringlie

Board Liaison: Katrina Hanenberg

Staff Liaison: Johanna Gennrich

Members: Kelly Meyer

Grievance Oversight

Chair: Marcia Harris

Staff Liaison: Becky Cantellano

Charge: To ensure that all USTA programs promote fair play and sportsmanship.

Junior Competition Committee

Chair: Mark Vellek

Board Liaison: Matt Boughton

Staff Liaison: Katie Bergmann

Charge: To improve competitive play opportunities for juniors, including the review of policies and regulations for USTA Northern-sanctioned play.  

Members: Jason Olson, Alex Scheglowski, Felicia Raschiatore

Junior Scholarships

Chair: Sarah Henderson

Board Liaison: Matt Boughton

Staff Liaison: Marc Stingley

Charge: To ensure that all kids have access to the game, with particular attention to USTA-sanctioned programs.

Members: Brandon Kuether, Jennifer Noiles, Malani Wejisinghe, Niko Ibo, Aparna Pemmaraju, Natalie Stevens

Junior Sportsmanship Task Force

Chair: Kim Leventhal

Board Liaison: Matt Boughton

Staff Liaison: Marc Stingley

Adult Competition Committee

Chair: Sara Hong

Board Liaison: Sara Hong

Staff Liaison: Aaron Holland

Charge: To improve competitive play opportunities for adults, including the review of policies and regulations for USTA-sanctioned adult leagues and tournaments.

Members: Brittany Alexander, Michael Malloy, Per Ostlund, Steve Boese, Yuliya Grassby 

Marketing & Communications Task Force

Chair: Caren Seenauth

Board Liaison: Caren Seenauth

Staff Liaison: Amanda Stewart

Charge:  To develop and evaluate a strategic marketing & communications plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force

Chair: Dipu Rahman

Board Liaison: Dipu Rahman

Staff Liaison: Vanessa Sexton

Charge: To identify key areas of focus that align with the organization’s mission and develop actionable strategies with measurable outcomes.

Facilities & Advocacy Task Force

Chair: Cindy Huether

Board Liaison: Cindy Huether

Staff Liaison: Pat Colbert

Charge: To support the development, operations, and sustainability of tennis courts throughout the section.