Our Mission

The mission of USA Pickleball is to promote the development and growth of pickleball in the United States and its territories.

About USA Pickleball

USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body for the sport of pickleball in the U.S. and provides players with official rules, tournaments, rankings and promotional materials.

The association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and governed by a board of directors and professional staff who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued growth and development of the sport.

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USA Pickleball Staff

Mike Nealy
Chief Executive Officer
Justin Maloof
Chief Competition Officer
Jose Moreno
Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
Carl Schmits
Chief Technical Officer
Chris Zukas
Vice President of Membership Development & Service
Steve Wong
Vice President of Competition
Luke Underwood
Vice President of National Events
Rose James
Vice President and Controller
Lance Cowart
Managing Director of Field Operations
Julie Atherton
Managing Director of Human Resources
Gail Avisar
Managing Director of Legal Compliance & Office Administration
Tom Tadler
Managing Director of Officiating
Meredith Painter
Senior Director of Communications & Marketing
Christian Portaro
Senior Director of Partnerships
Craig Haas
Director of Tournament Operations
Ashley VanOchten
Director of Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Projects
Nick Salute
Director of Partnership Activation
Izzy Jade
Director of Event Operations
Brenda Puga
Director of Community Relations
Hana Papaco
Director of Recreational and Collegiate Engagement
Drew Thomas
Director of Tournament and Member Experience
Peter Borg
Senior Accountant
Makayla Perkins
Social Media and Communications Manager
Louis Thiel
Manager of Membership
Andrea Moultrie
Volunteer and Events Manager
AJ Peterson
Partnership Activation Coordinator
Steve Stone
Ambassador Engagement Manager - North
Eddie McDonald
Ambassador Engagement Manager - South
Heather Conger
Ambassador Engagement Manager - East
Ben Frie
Ambassador Engagement Manager - West
Inclusion -  USA Pickleball 

Since the establishment of the USA Pickleball, a core principle is that discrimination is prohibited. Specifically, membership and all rights of participation in USA Pickleball, including all tournaments and other events conducted or sanctioned by it, are and will be open to all persons without regard to race, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, color, national origin, disability or gender. We will continue to implement this core principle in our mission as we develop and promote the sport of pickleball in the U.S.

Mailing Address:
USA Pickleball
8901 East Mountain View Road, Suite 110
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258