Celebrating Excellence: 2025 USTA Texas Officials Milestones

Each year, USTA Officiating Appreciation Week honors the dedicated individuals who bring integrity, professionalism, and passion to the sport of tennis. In 2025, USTA Texas proudly celebrates a remarkable group of officials who have reached significant service milestones. Their commitment—whether five years or more than five decades—has strengthened tennis across Texas and inspired generations of players, coaches, and fellow officials.

These honorees exemplify what it means to serve the sport: fairness, consistency, and an unwavering love for the game.

5th Anniversary Honorees

Marking their first major milestone, these officials have spent half a decade ensuring that matches across Texas are played with respect and integrity:

• Don Vanramshorst
  
  

• Jackie Haught Schlentz
  
  

• Nonna Bogdanovich
  
  

• Nancy Almaraz
  
  

• Satish Chukka

   

10th Anniversary Honorees

A decade of service is a testament to passion and perseverance. USTA Texas proudly recognizes:

• Brad Altman
  
  

• JoAnn Blackwell
  
  

15th Anniversary Honorees

Fifteen years of commitment reflects deep experience and valuable leadership within the officiating community:

• Helen Lyons
  
  

• Jennifer Williamson
  
  

• Simon Zigman
  
  

20th Anniversary Honoree

Two decades of service is a remarkable achievement. This year we honor:

• Courtney Nagel
  
  

25th Anniversary Honorees

For 25 years, these officials have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the sport and community:

• Glen Whitaker
  
  

• Lee Thornburg
  
  

• Seande Pulley
  
  

30th Anniversary Honoree

Three decades of officiating is truly extraordinary. USTA Texas celebrates:

• Kenneth McCain
  
  

40th Anniversary Honorees

Forty years of officiating represents a legacy of service few achieve. This remarkable milestone is held by:

• Allen Prachyl
  
  

• Larry Eichenbaum
  
  

55th Anniversary Honoree

A milestone that stands in a class of its own—55 years of officiating excellence. USTA Texas proudly honors:

• Elizabeth Powell
  
  

A Tradition of Excellence

USTA Texas thanks each of these officials for their invaluable contributions. Their commitment ensures that the sport remains fair, safe, and enjoyable for all who play it. As we celebrate Officiating Appreciation Week in 2025, we honor not only their years of service but also their passion for growing the game we all love.

Interested in Becoming a USTA Official?

If you love tennis, enjoy giving back, and want to be part of a community that keeps the sport thriving, consider becoming a certified USTA Official. Whether you’re new to officiating or exploring it for the first time, USTA Texas provides training, mentorship, and a supportive pathway to get you on court. 

Start your journey by completing the Officials Interest Form.