About The USAPA

Mission

The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) was organized to promote the growth and development of pickleball, not only on a national but an international level. This organization provides players with official rules, tournaments, rankings, and promotional materials.

The USAPA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. It is governed by a talented Board of Directors, most of who chair one of the important committees of this organization (see below).

The Board is committed to further the growth of pickleball among players of all ages and characteristics. It will continue to provide the infrastructure for the development of the sport through promulgation of official rules, sponsoring and sanctioning tournaments and clinics, ranking players, communicating with its members via e-mail and newsletters, training of all levels of players, and otherwise promoting pickleball.

USAPA Board Members and Committee Responsibilities:

Jack Thomas (Scottsdale, AZ)	President – 2018-2019
Carrie (CJ) Jermstad (Grand Haven, MI)	Vice President – 2017-2018
Laura Patterson (Winston-Salem, NC)	Secretary – 2018-2019
Darryl Noble (Fort Myers Beach, FL)	Treasurer – 2017-2018
Phil Mortenson (Seattle, WA)	Legal Counsel, Grievance – 2018-2019
Robert Nibarger (Cornelius, NC)	At Large – 2017-2018
Pat Murphy (Goodyear, AZ)	At Large – 2018-2019
Ray Pereyra (La Selva Beach, CA)	At Large – 2017-2018
David Jordan (St. George, UT)	Past President – 2018-2019

USAPA Staff:

Justin Maloof	Executive Director
Christine Barksdale	Managing Director of Competition
Linda Gartlan	Business Manager
Dan Ellsworth	Finance Officer
Nikki Greene	Member Services
Webmaster	Webmaster
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