Jill has been a member since 2015 and has served on the board since 2022. She chaired the Membership Experience Committee for the 2023 and 2024 seasons and began serving a two-year term as board president in 2025. As president she directs the general business affairs of the club and the club manager. “I love getting to know people at the club, forming new friendships and building on established ones.”

Ben has been an LPTA member since 2012 and has served on the board since 2020 including serving as president for the 2022-2024 seasons. Ben provides counsel and advice to current board leadership and has played a key role in courts and grounds and capital projects. After a long career in banking and finance, Ben now runs a small manufacturing business. “I feel fortunate to have found such a vibrant tennis community right here in Lincoln Park.”

Ron has been a member of LPTA since 2020 and began serving on the board in 2024. Ron serves on the Courts and Grounds and Chicago Park District Relationship committees. As most people know he rarely, if ever, refuses an offer to play tennis. “The club has become an important part of my life, so much so that when I downsized my home recently, the only criterion was a ‘walk to LPTA location’ which I accomplished."

Sandra joined the club in 2022 and began serving as board member and treasurer in 2024. She oversees all financial transactions and is responsible for budget planning, financial reports, record-keeping, and managing incoming and outgoing funds. "Studies have shown that playing tennis increases life expectancy by an average of 9.7 years. Thank you LPTA!" 

Marjie joined LPTA in 2017 and the board in 2023. As secretary, she puts her writing skills to work taking board meeting minutes and managing club records. Marjie spends winters in Bonita Springs, Florida and rarely sets foot on an indoor or hard court. "I love the lifelong fun and challenge of tennis," she says. "There's always something new to work on and improve."

Pam joined LPTA in 2022 and began serving on the board in 2024. She has chaired the Membership Committee for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Pam is an active member of the B Team having co-captained for two years. “LPTA is a gem tucked on the shore of Lake Michigan in the heart of Chicago where you can play endless days of clay court tennis. It doesn’t get much better than this.”

Audrey joined LPTA in 2021, began serving on the board in 2025 and chairs the Member Experience Committee (MEC). She has been an active volunteer on the MEC, was membership co-chair for two seasons and co-captains the A team. “I want to see the club continue to thrive with quality tennis infrastructure, an engaged community and strong leadership.”

Cecil joined LPTA in 2014 and joined the board in 2025. She has volunteered in a variety of roles over the years and enjoys playing on the B Team and participating in mixed doubles league with her husband Danny Sharp. She is on the Communications and Membership committees, along with managing capital improvement projects. “I’ve recently semi-retired and the silver lining has been the ability to play more tennis, making new friends and enjoying the LPTA community.”

Jeff has been a member of LPTA since 2022 and began serving on the board in 2025. Jeff has been an active volunteer including Membership Experience Committee. He retired from a career in corporate finance law. Jeff serves on the Finance and Park District Relationship committees. “I have enjoyed my time at LPTA and feel that serving on the board is a great way to give back to the community.”

Rush joined LPTA in 2013 and began serving on the board in 2023. Rush serves on the Park District Relationship committee and created the member-guest event for the MEC. Having grown up playing on clay courts in Atlanta, Rush was thrilled to find this “hidden gem” of clay courts in Chicago. He and his wife Erin live downtown with their two boys, and he’s always happy to hit—or argue about why “Roger Federer is the greater player of all time.”

Stan joined the club in 2017 and began serving on the board in 2024. He currently serves on the Finance committee. Stan retired from Deloitte Consulting in 2021 and splits his time between Chicago and Oro Valley, Arizona. He enjoys playing both singles and doubles, and helping LPTA grow while maintaining its informal appeal. “A true little gem in a large city which is why so many of us originally joined. I think it’s fair to say that tennis consumes my life and LPTA consumes my summers!”