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 |
| 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 | Chad Loup (’25) |
| Treasurer | Grant Chambers (’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 | 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 Tom Webber 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 Kristen Remeza Lara Luce Leah Keele Miranda Ramirez Nina Mares Erin Portman Amber Jordan | 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 John Adams 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 |