PRESIDENT / Bill Fletcher

Phone - 509-551-4404 / Email - fletcher10s@yahoo.com

My name is Bill Fletcher, I’m the USPTA/PNW’s President. I have spent the past 30 years creating comprehensive and competitive tennis programming for all ages -- from nationally competitive juniors through adult USTA national champions. I have worked on the USPTA/PNW board since 2006, serving as its Eastern Washington, and Southern Oregon representative, as well as Regional Vice President and President. I have also served on the USPTA’s national Nominating Committee as its Chair.

For three consecutive years, my program was named one of the Top 50 tennis programs in the nation by the Tennis Industry Association. In 2010, I was named Facility Manger of the Year by USPTA/PNW. For the second time, in 2012, I was named Coach of the Year; I have shared my passion and knowledge of coaching as a head coach at several high schools for over 15 years. I am currently Director/Owner of Salem Tennis and Swim Club, and owner of Serve it Up which provides a spectrum of tennis services.

REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT / Kay Lorrain

Phone - 253-653-0743 / Email - ausum10s@aol.com

My name is Kay Lorrain and I am the current USPTA/PNW’s Regional Vice President. I work the front desk at the Boeing Employees Tennis Club part time, and also fill in as a substitute Teaching Pro. I have taught High School PE in the Auburn School District for over 40 years and I have coached both boys’ and girls’ tennis for the past 30 years. I joined the USPTA in 2004 when I was going to be a full-time teaching pro, but the school district needed me. I have remained a member through the years because of the amazing people I have met and the opportunity to learn new ideas.

I grew up in Wenatchee, WA, playing tennis at the local parks with my Dad. My favorite memory was the year I played singles at the Washington State Open tournament at the Seattle Tennis Club. On finals day, I walked onto the court as former Seahawk Steve Largent, walked off and wished me good luck. These days coaching high school girls is the best part of my day. They are so eager to learn the game and they have fun in every aspect of practice and matches.

TREASURER / Darrell Hawkins

Phone - 503-312-8453 / Email - tennishawk2008@gmail.com

My name is Darrell Hawkins, and I am the USPTA/PNW Treasurer. I have played tennis for over 40 years. I earned a B.S. in Finance from OSU and a MS in Management in Information Systems from CWRU, and I am currently a Program Director for IBM Technical Services, North America. I joined the USPTA in 1997 because I am motivated by a desire to help juniors and adults learn tennis.

As a player, I was a high school and college varsity letterman and USTA ranked player in the PNW in singles (#2 40s) and doubles (#1 35s). My introduction to organizing tennis teams came when I was President of the OSU Club tennis teams (1988-92). Then I began coaching the Corvallis HS boys’ tennis team (1998-2000), winning the Valley League Championship in 1999. I returned to high school coaching in 2022, becoming Head Coach, Varsity Boys’ Tennis at West Linn HS – earning Three River League’s Coach of the Year and supporting our team to 3rd place at the OSAA 6A State Championship. In the summers, I am the teaching pro at Hidden Springs Ranch Recreation Assoc. (HSRRA). I continue to support the tennis community through the Portland Tennis and Education Foundation, as well as local tennis academies and high school programs.
I returned to high school coaching in 2022, becoming Head Coach, Varsity Boys’ Tennis at West Linn HS - earning Three River League’s Coach of the Year and supporting our team to 3rd place at the OSAA 6A State Championship and team State Championship in 2023.

NORTHERN OREGON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE / Paul Reber

Phone - 541-505-1165 / Email - preber@themac.com

My name is Paul Reber. I am one of the board’s two Northern Oregon representatives. Currently I am Director of Tennis at the Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland, where I have been for the last six years. Prior to MAC I was in Eugene at Eugene Swim and Tennis, before that I spent close to 20 years in college tennis.

I am from British Columbia, Canada, and won three national titles before moving to Phoenix, AZ, to play for Arizona State University. I played four years as a Sun Devil before joining the coaching staff of the women’s team where I stayed for 10 years. Following ASU I had the opportunity to lead the women’s team at the University of Oregon which brought me back to the Pacific Northwest.

In joining the PNW Board, it is my hope we can continue to grow our coaching community while at the same time share our group’s knowledge to further better tennis in the PNW. We have a great game and sharing that with more and more people will only help everyone involved in the long run.

NORTHERN OREGON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE / Taylor Rees

Phone - 503-929-8656 / Email - Tayrees717@gmail.com

Raised in Portland, Oregon, Taylor has grown up at playing tennis since she was a little kid. While playing USTA junior tennis she was number one in the state of Oregon in 18 and under. She is also a state doubles champion for Lincoln High school. Taylor continued her tennis career to play Division I tennis at Portland State University on a scholarship. During her time there, she earned all-time leader in win percentages in doubles, highest all time win percentage in a season in singles, 5th all-time best career wins in the Big Sky conference, and in her senior year she set a school record at most wins at line 6. Taylor graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Marketing and Advertising Management.

NW WASHINGTON / Bill Dow

Phone - 425-736-7171 / Email - billdow@outlook.com

My name is Bill Dow and I am a USPTA Elite Coach with Wheelchair Certification. I have been playing tennis for the last 45 years and started coaching over the last five years. I currently coach both able-body and wheelchair players out of Robinswood Tennis Center, Bellevue, WA. I am currently employed as the Project Management Director for the University of WA - Medicine. I have been a USPTA member for the last 6 years and went from just a player to a player/coach because I wanted to share my love and passion for the game to others. Especially with wheelchair coaching, that has just opened my eyes and experiences to a whole new world of tennis and makes me appreciate the amazing experiences this game brings to people's lives. I plan to work hard and be a great representative to the board and continue to grow the USPTA organization with him background and experiences.

NW WASHINGTON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE / Chrissie Price

Phone - 206-833-9726 / Email - coachchrissie@gmail.com

I'm Chrissie Price and I am the USPTA/PNW Board representative for NW Washington. I have been a member of USPTA since 2005. I started my professional teaching career in Atlanta, GA, where I was director for the Georgia Professional Tennis Association and served on the advisory board for Atlanta Youth Tennis and Education Foundation.

My career experience includes teaching tennis in Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, and in London, UK, and most recently, coaching at Tennis Center Sand Point in Seattle, where I also serve as Private Lessons Coordinator for more than 6,000 members.

I am a USPTA Elite Professional, In 2021 I was voted America's Top Tennis Coach in the western US by the Tennis Channel. I am pleased to be joining the PNW Board and look forward to growing my network through in-person events and helping each other learn and grow as professionals.

EASTERN WASHINGTON / Cameron Williams

Phone - 360-701-9202 / Email - cameronwilliams@whitworth.edu

Cameron Williams became Head Coach of Men’s Tennis at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash., in Fall 2019. His previous position was Assistant Coach for the Whitworth Pirates from 2014-2019. As a student, Cameron was a four-year starter for the Pirates, recognized as a first team All-Conference player in both his junior and senior years. He graduated with degrees in Theology, Spanish Language & Literature, and a minor in Psychology. Cameron continued his studies at Whitworth and completed his Master’s in Business Administration in 2016.

Cameron is still an active player in Pacific Northwest tennis, competing at the 5.0 level. Additionally, he is a USPTA Certified Professional and serves on the board for the USPTA PNW as the representative for Eastern Washington. Cameron is married to his wife Maddy, and they enjoy playing mixed doubles together whenever given the opportunity.

SOUTHERN OREGON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE / David Chun

Phone - 541-933-1808 / Email - chuntennis@msn.com

David is a Certified Elite Tennis Professional, and a Certified Pickleball professional at the Salem Tennis and Swim Club and is the Southern Oregon Representative on the USPTA board.

David is a high-performance coach. He has been coaching for over 20 years in Southern Oregon. He is also a certified licensed Unbeatable Mind coach (mental toughness coach), and he incorporates the UM system into his tennis coaching, and personal life.

Formerly, David proudly served in the United States Air Force.

PAST PRESIDENT / Matt Iwersen

Phone - 360-733-5050 / Email - matthewi@betrainingtennis.com

My name is Matt Iwersen and I’m the USPTA/PNW Past President. After 19 years of working, raising my family, and working at the Bellingham Training & Tennis Club, I can officially call myself a proud PNW resident. My journey through tennis is one that I consider charmed. I have had opportunities to experience life in California, NYC, Antigua, Wisconsin, Montana, and now Bellingham, WA - all through tennis connections. These life experiences have helped me settle here in the PNW, with the opportunity to meet and work with so many enthusiastic, intelligent, and genuine people in the industry. Through the USPTA/PNW, I have been able to continue to grow as a tennis professional and find new enthusiasm in the occupation that I have been so lucky to be part of since 1987.

I have been a Division 1 player, an assistant tennis pro, a middle school teacher, a Parks & Rec Programs Director, and now a Director of Tennis and Manger of a great club. I hope, we will grow stronger as an organization through collaboration while we continue to grow the game that has provided so much to our lives.