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 |
| Office Assistant | Lexi Cubley |
| Assistant Tournament Administrator | Dave Tibbetts |
| Office Assistant | Amy Mulvihill |
CATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| President | Grant Chambers (’25) |
| Vice-President | Karen Brooks (’25) |
| Secretary | Brad Wisdom (’26) |
| Treasurer | Tai Tran (’24) |
| Past President | Michael MacVay (’25) |
| Ex-Officio | Carol Welder (’26) |
| Members | Becca Stephens (’24) Brian Notis (’26) Chad Loup (’25) D’Artagnan Bebel (’26) Erin Portman (’24) Mardy Ayers (’24) Tim Klitch (’25) |
CATA COMMITTEES
| Committee Name | Chair | Committee Members | Staff Liaison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bylaws | Mardy Ayers | Carol Welder | Fernando Velasco |
| Fundraising | Brad Wisdom | Beverly Bowes Grant Chambers Erin Portman Tai Tran Tim Klitch | 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 | Karen Brooks | D’Artagnan Bebel Anthony Horsley Michelle Graham Laura Hudson Tony Kayser Leon Kincy Guyanne Nichols Corey Pavletich Roger Vallejo Carol Welder Danny Walker | Casey Herridge |
| Scholarship | Mardy Ayers co-chair Carol Welder | Karen Brooks Mary Anne Clement Leslie Oduwole Tom Webber | Melissa Chambers |
| Social Events | Becca Stephens | Chad Loup Anthony Horsley Fernando Velasco Carol Welder Cathy Douglas Amy Mulvihill | Melissa Chambers |
| Tournament | Erin Portman | Anthony Horsley Chad Loup D’Artagnan Bebel Julie Thu Kat Kaliski Michelle Graham Kimm Ketelsen Brian Notis | Fernando Velasco |
| FUZE Facility Utilization and Expansion | Grant Chambers | Tim Klitch Sonia Prusaitis Janet Walker Sean Doles Ted Burton Tony Kayser Laura Hudson Carol Welder Becca Stephens John Adams Dennis Taylor | Fernando Velasco |
| Awards Committee | Mardy Ayers co-chair Carol Welder | Melissa Chambers Anthony Horsley Karen Brooks Roger Vallejo | Fernando Velasco |
| 50th Anniversary Task Force | Brad Wisdom | Carol Welder Grant Chambers Erin Portman Mardy Ayers | Fernando Velasco |
CATA PAST PRESIDENTS
| Years of Service | President | Years of Service | President |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | Michael MacVay | 1993 – 1994 | Jay Svinicki |
| 2019-2020 | Mary Anne Clement | 1991 – 1992 | Robin Doty |
| 2016-2018 | Charlotte Herzele | 1989 – 1990 | Doug Lawson |
| 2014 – 2016 | Tom Webber | 1987 – 1988 | Peggy Van Court |
| 2011 – 2013 | Tosha Smith | 1985 – 1986 | Brad Beal |
| 2009 – 2010 | Ray Delk | 1984 | Gary Rauschuber |
| 2007 – 2008 | Mardy Ayers | 1983 | Bill Ashbaugh |
| 2005 – 2006 | James Humphrey | 1981 – 1982 | Pat Nester |
| 2003 – 2004 | Teresa Roberson | 1979 – 1980 | Bobby Green |
| 2001 – 2002 | Gary Heinberg | 1978 | Bo Byers |
| 1997 – 2000 | Carol Welder | ||
| 1995 – 1996 | Jon Levy |