USTA Northern California Committees

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Standing Committees

Within a reasonable time after their election, the President shall appoint chairmen of the following committees* and may also appoint the members of the committees. Other committees may be appointed by the President when they believe it will serve the best interests of NorCal.

 

Committees

Adaptive Committee

Adult Leagues Committee*

Adult Leagues Grievance Appeals Committee

Adult Leagues Grievance Committee

Adult Leagues Medical Appeals Committee

Adult Tournament Committee*

Audit Committee

Awards Committee

Budget & Finance Committee*

Coaches Commission Committee

Community Programs Committee

Constitution & Rules Committee*

Diversity & Inclusion Committee

Employee Relations Committee*

Executive Committee

Governance & Ombuds Committee

Hall of Fame Luncheon Committee

Hall of Fame Selection Committee*

Junior Council*

Junior Team Tennis/Local Play Committee

Marketing Committee

Nomination/Election Committee

NTRP Self-Rate Appeals Committee

Parks & Recreation Committee

Sanction & Schedule Committee*

Sportsmanship Committee*

Strategic Planning Committee

Umpires & Referees Committee*

Wheelchair Committee

 

* Standing Committees

 

 

 

Adaptive Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Adaptive Committee is to give tennis players with intellectual and physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in the game of tennis.

 

Members: Samir Mahir (Chair), Mylene Martin (Vice Chair), Marsten Anderson, Sandy Kazanjian, Carl Mendoza

Staff Liaisons: Christy Perez

2025 Minutes: 3/18, 4/22, 7/22

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Adult Leagues Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Adult Leagues Committee is to promote and provide recreational and competitive league team opportunities for players aged 18 and over.

 

Members: Andrea Barnes (Chair), Leslie Airola-Murveit, Anoosh Davoudzadeh, Marilyn Morrell-Kristal, Tuesdai Powers, Paul Startz, Damon Levy, Jennifer Holmes

2025 Minutes: 3/31, 4/21, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 8/4, 8/18, 9/29, 

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Adult Leagues Grievance Appeal Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Adult League Grievance Appeal Committee is to review and decide upon all appeals of grievance decisions made by the USTA Adult League Grievance Committee, within the parameters of the USTA League Regulations.

 

Members: Annette Clear (Co-Chair), David Holland (Co-Chair), Anna Elefant, Chris Garigliano, David Gendreau, Jason Goodrick, Lucas Heller, Rosalyn Moya, Lorraine Randall, Henry Soong, Gary Takemoto, Akash Zaveri

Staff Liaisons: Michelle Wilson

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Adult Leagues Grievance Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Adult League Grievance Committee is to review and decide upon all USTA Adult League Grievances within the parameters of the USTA League Regulations.

 

Members: Sarah Robinson (Chair), Jeff Bennett, Christopher Chen, Sandy Eggers, Carlo Guariento, Anne Herrera, Nick Kim, Shiraz Madan, Jonathan Maze, Glenn McBee, Hoc Vu

Staff Liaisons: Michelle Wilson

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Adult Leagues Medical Appeals Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Adult League Medical Appeals Committee is to review and decide upon all medical appeals within the parameters of the USTA League Regulations.

 

Members: Alisa Yee (Chair), Ludwig Lin, Karla Lovett, June Ong, Sam Pleasure, Alan Roth, Tamara Taber

Staff Liaisons: Michelle Wilson

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Adult Tournament Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to develop, promote, and monitor the Adult Tournament system within the Northern California Section to ensure that it:

• Retains and grows participation; and
• Provides players of all abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to compete in recreational and competitive tournaments.

 

Members: Leslie Airola-Murveit (Chair), Luis Reis (Vice Chair), Darrin Cohen, Steven Cornell, Mark Fairchilds, Mariko Fritz-Krockow, Brian Martinez, Andie Mouzes, Craig Pasqua, Wendell Pierce, Michael Rogers, Marina Wills

Staff Liaison: Joanna Broda-Schunck

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Audit Committee

Charge: Subject to supervision of the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee's purpose is to recommend to the Board the retention and, when appropriate, termination of the independent certified public accountant to serve as auditor, and may negotiate the independent auditor’s compensation, subject to approval by the Board.

 

Members: Jack Walker (Chair), Christine Costamagna,  Andrea Norman, Keith Wheeler

Staff Liaisons: Bernadette Lange

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: None

 

Awards Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to identify individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the game of tennis and the USTA NorCal Section.

 

Members: Anna Elefant (Chair), Jim Coyne, David Panconi, Linda Peltz

Staff Liaison: Essie Elsakkar

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

 

Budget & Finance Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to prepare the annual proposed budgets for the Board of Directors and review the impact on the USTA NorCal budget in respect to USTA NorCal programs that significantly impact the budget.

 

Members: Mike Dickey (Chair), Shaun Chaudhuri, Karen Chen, Frank Li, Jason Scalese, Jack Walker, Keith Wheeler

Staff Liaison:  Omar Ahmad

2025 Minutes: 4/28

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

 

Coaches Commission Committee

Charge: To create a network of coaches in the section that promote the player development pathway by supporting the Early Development (EDC) Camp structure, Team NorCal and identifying players that are strong candidates for TEAM USA Regional Camps that will help train a continuous wave of fundamentally sound 8-14-year-olds in alignment with the USTA Teaching and Coaching Philosophy.

 

Members: Carrie Zarraonandia (Chair), Andrea Barnes, Todd Dissly, Nick Fustar, Philip Graham, Alex Poorta, Ogidi Obi, Vivian Li, Francisco Lopez, Stephanie Luk, Pablo Pires De Almeida, Peter Wright, Stephanie Kusano Wallace

Staff Liaison:  Lani-Rae Green

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

 

Community Programs Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Community Programs Committee is to promote, develop, and evaluate all grassroots and activation programs to increase tennis participation in local communities.

 

Members: Dan Klement (Chair), Loretta Conway, Onawa Gutierrez, Jana Klein, Matthew Nagle, David Panconi, Mary Ryniewicz, Wing-Yan So, Camilla Sutherland

Staff Liaison: Troy Rondeau

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

 

Constitution & Rules Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to:

• When appropriate, propose new provisions or amendments to the USTA NorCal Bylaws; and 
• Review the form of new provisions or amendments to the USTA NorCal Bylaws proposed by other proposers to reduce ambiguity, promote clarity and keep all provisions of the same in conformity with each other and with the USTA Bylaws.

 

Members: Jason Scalese (Chair), Leslie Airola-Murveit, Henry Chang, Andrea Norman, Craig Pasqua
Linda Peltz, Jon Toney, Keith Wheeler, Scott Winn

Staff Liaison: Summer Verhoeven

2025 Minutes: 3/3, 3/17, 7/7

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to advise and collaborate with USTA NorCal staff, the USTA Network and overall tennis industry to promote greater diversity and inclusion in tennis player participation and in USTA NorCal services, activities, events and programs.

 

Members: Silvia Duenas-Bielser (Chair), Amy An, Mariko Fritz-Krockow, Michael Loleng, Tina Marie Murray, Carl Mendoza, Vince Owens

Staff Liaisons: Troy Rondeau

2025 Minutes: 2/12, 4/9, 8/6

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Employee Relations Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is oversight and investigation of personnel matters of USTA NorCal and issuing recommendations and actions to the Board of Directors for approval and implementation.

 

Members: Pamela Sloan (Chair), Andrea Barnes, Mike Dickey, Caroline Sheu, Kate Walker

Staff Liaisons: Summer Verhoeven

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Executive Committee

Members: Christine Costamagna (President), Andrea Barnes (Vice President), Pam Sloan (Delegate), Mike Dickey (Treasurer), Andrea Norman (Secretary), Summer Verhoeven (Executive Director)

2025 Minutes:

 

Governance & Ombuds Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to assist the Board of Directors of the USTA NorCal to effectively fulfill its duties and responsibilities regarding all matters related to governing the organization.

 

Members: Andrea Norman (Chair), Margie Campbell, Christine Costamagna, Jason Scalese, Keith Wheeler

Staff Liaisons: Summer Verhoeven

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Hall of Fame Luncheon Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to plan, manage, and execute the large annual event of the USTA NorCal Hall of Fame. The committee creates an event that reflects the mission of the USTA NorCal and honors those who have made valuable contributions to the sport.

 

Members: Linda Peltz (Chair), Steve Cornell, Anna Elefant, Peter Wright

Staff Liaisons: Essie Elsakkar

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Hall of Fame Selection Committee

Members: Steve Cornell (Chair), Gordon Collins, Mark Fairchilds, Peanut Harper, Wendell Pierce, Andrea Norman, Linda Peltz, Lynne Rolley, Bill Simons, Peter Wright

Staff Liaisons: Summer Verhoeven

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Investment Committee

Members: Jack Walker (Chair), Shaun Chaudhuri

Staff Liaisons: Omar Ahmad

 

Junior Council

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to develop, promote, and monitor the junior ranking tournament system within the Northern California Section to ensure that it:

• Retains and grows participation; and
• Provides players of various ages, abilities, and backgrounds the opportunity to develop to the highest competitive level possible.

 

Members: Andrea Norman (Chair), Matt Brunner, Suzy Cossette, Jason Ho, Cesar de Oliveria, Luis Reis, Caroline Sheu

Staff Liaisons: Tommy Tu

2025 Minutes: 6/16

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Junior Team Tennis/Local Play Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to promote, develop, and evaluate the Net Generation in Northern California to provide a foundation for increased local play opportunities and Junior Team Tennis that is in alignment with the American Development Model (ADM) in both individual and team aspects.

 

Members: Ogidi Obi (Chair), Andrea Barnes (Vice Chair), Pablo Alvarado, Todd Dissly, Shahand Esmaeili, Joe Grech, Lou Maunupau, David Panconi, Carrie Zarraonandia

Staff Liaison: Trey Astbury

2025 Minutes: 1/21, 2/6

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Marketing Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Marketing Committee is to create and implement strategic marketing initiatives that support the overall organization’s mission to grow and promote tennis across the USTA NorCal Section.

 

Members: Caroline Sheu (Chair), Gourab Basu, Nancy Moya, Jason Scalese, Rhea Wadia, Scott Winn

Staff Liaison: Essie Elsakkar

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Nomination/Election Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to nominate the slate of directors for the USTA NorCal Board of Directors in accordance with the applicable provisions of the USTA NorCal Bylaws.

 

Members: Marilyn Morrell-Kristal (Chair), Linda Peltz, Jon Toney, Alisa Yee

Staff Liaison: Omar Ahmad

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

NTRP Self-Rate Appeals Committee

Charge: The purpose of the NTRP Self-Rate Appeals Committee is to fulfill the requirement set forth in the USTA Adult League Regulations that each Sectional Association must designate a committee to handle Self-Rate Appeals for those who appeal their assigned self-rating level.

 

Members: Marilyn Morrell-Kristal (Chair), Michael Bedard, Carol Kim, Damon Levy, Lorraine Randall, Jon Toney

Staff Liaison: Michelle Wilson

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Officials Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to recruit, train, and retain umpires and referees for the USTA NorCal Section.

 

Members: Carol Kim (Chair), May Bhetraratana, Tony Jelinek, Cheri King, Tom McTighe, Craig Pasqua, Chris Preston, Joan Vormbaum, Kevin Ware

Staff Liaison: Beth Workeneh

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Parks & Recreation Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to encourage Parks and Recreation agencies to engage in USTA NorCal programs, events, and activities, and utilize the Park and Recreation agency as a tennis delivery system to grow tennis.

 

Members: Pam Sloan (Chair), Mark Shahan (Vice Chair), Bill Conway, Eric Broque, Martha Ehrenfeld, Antwan Graves, Mark Hansen, Trina Slapeka, Alison Vidal

Staff Liaison: Cherryl Silva

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

 

Sanction & Schedule Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to recommend to the Board tournament sanctions for approval by the Board.

 

Members: Suzy Cossette  (Chair), Mark Fairchilds, Andrea Norman, Luis Reis, Jon Toney, Scott Winn 

Staff Liaisons: Tommy Tu

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Sportsmanship Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to ensure that USTA NorCal tournaments promote fair play and sportsmanship.

 

Members: Bill Johnston (Chair), Francie Burkhard, Suzy Cossette, Amina Halsey, Jeff Irwin, Carol Kim, Nancy Levin, Marilyn Morrell-Kristral, Jeff Sherman, Pam Sloan

Staff Liaison: Vinod Herur

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

 

Wheelchair Committee

Charge: The purpose of the Committee is to advocate for wheelchair tennis throughout the USTA NorCal Section and engage tennis delivery systems to provide wheelchair tennis experiences through programs, events, tournaments, clinics, instructional programs and collegiate opportunities.

 

Members: Don Bearden (Chair), Marsten Anderson, Dez Del Barba, Kamini Del Barba, Kylie Hornbeck, Anil Pakina, Phil Peabody, RL Scott, Ashley Sisti, Edgar Vidriales

Staff Liaison: Christy Perez

2025 Minutes: 2/3, 3/4, 4/8, 5/20, 6/24, 7/22, 8/19

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

Task Forces

 

Advocacy Task Force

Members: Andrea Barnes, Gordon Collins, Martha Ehrenfeld, Tony Mras, Carrie Zarraonandia

Staff Liasion: Cherryl Silva

 

Pickleball Task Force

Members: Martha Ehrenfeld (Chair), Andrea Barnes, Gordon Collins, Jack Hesotian, Carrie Zarranondia

Staff Liaison: Troy Rondeau

 

Strategic Planning Task Force

Charge: To facilitate the update of the USTA NorCal strategic directions and to advise on creative opportunities and strategies to achieve the NorCal mission.

 

Members: Chrissie Costamagna (Chair), Margie Campbell, Shaun Chaudhuri, Gordon Collins, Andrea Norman, Craig Pasqua, Pamela Sloan, Keith Wheeler

Staff Liaison: Summer Verhoeven

2025 Minutes:

Archived Minutes: Click here

 

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