Officers of the Board of Directors

The CSRA is governed by a board of 9 directors. Each year 3 seats are open for election, with each appointment lasting for 3 years. Duties within the board are sorted out among the board members after the elections have been confirmed.

Peggine Tellez President		Hometown: Costa Mesa Family: Racquetball has been good to me and my romantic life as this is how I meet and married my wonderful husband, George. We have 3 teenage girls to keep our lives busy. As a Financial Advisor for ING Financial Partners, I get to touch people’s lives by helping them achieve their dreams. Racquetball Background: I took up racquetball late in my sporting life – age 22. Now 20+ years later, I still love it! Serving on the CARA Board since 1994 in various capacities, I am currently serving as So Cal Vice President after having been the founding President for the CSRA in 2002. ProKennex has been my terrific sponsor for the last 12 years. Ran leagues at several clubs in Southern CA and have been tournament director for many tournaments over the years. It is truly a pleasure to serve California’s fantastic members.
Margaret Pederson VP, Northern California		Hometown: San Leandro Family: I'm a triplet, which is interesting to say the least! Since 1986, I have owned and managed my stained glass studio, Sea Of Glass Studios. I custom design stained, beveled, leaded and copper foil panels for architects, designers, and residences.  My true love is historical church restoration and preservation. Racquetball Background: I started playing racquetball at Wallbangers in the late 70's and took a class at Chabot College from hall-of-famer Keith Calkins. I won my first Women's C Singles, B And A tournaments in succession, and now play Open after several years in Elites. I have had the privilege and honor to have been sponored by HEAD for fourteen years. I was the Club Pro and Junior Racquetball Director at ClubSport Pleasanton for over twelve years. My specialty there was Junior Camps. While in Pleasanton I received my first level and advanced AmPro Certification and was the recipient of the IHRSA Racquetball Programming Award. I have been the Club Pro for the last four years at Renaissance Club Sport in Walnut Creek, where I run seasonal junior camps, junior clinics, adult private lessons, women's clinic, leagues, demo nights and special events. I started helping the state organization in 1992 as an associate member, joined the board in 1998, and am now serving my third term as Northern CA Vice President. Racquetball Goals: To enhance our communication between the members and the board. To faciitate and improve and grow all of our sanctioned tournaments. The board represents the members and the members need to feel that they are truly an integral part of this state and their interests are being heard.
Brian Dixon Junior Liaison, Newsletter		Hometown: Petaluma Family: Have lived in Petaluma since 1993. Grew up not too far away in Novato. Carol (also a Racquetball player) and I have lived in our current home since 2000. I have been working as a Mortgage Broker since 1988 and am now doing solely Reverse Mortgages with Seniors Reverse Mortgage of Pleasant Hill. My parents still live in Novato. I am on the Board of Directors of COTS (Committee on the Shelterless) in Petaluma. This is a non-profit organization that helps homeless families and individuals to get back on their feet. I have been on the Board since 2004, as President of the Board 2005-2008. When not on the court or making loans, I like to go out and about with my camera to find that next "great" pic... Racquetball Background: I have been playing Racquetball since I was 11 (1974) playing in Junior tournaments way back when...Currently I run the Junior Racquetball program at Petaluma Valley Athletic Club which averages between 30-40 students/players. I am an Advanced AMPRO certified instructor (Thanks Dave George!). I will play a tournament here and there, but really love to teach the sport. Racquetball Goals: I want to see the High School programs in this state established. Also, want to see a regular calendar of Junior only tournaments for both Southern and Northern California. Want to establish a guide for club owners and program Directors for starting and running a junior program.
Del Villanueva State Collegiate Liaison		Hometown: Concord Family: Wife Patrice is a Harvard professor so travel is frequent between the two! Racquetball Background: Del has been involved with racquetball for 33 years administratively & as a clinician. He is the Head Coach of the U.C. Berkeley racquetball team & has taken them to 13 Regional championship titles & is the winningest coach of the last 2 decades in the region. Del serves on the National Intercollegiate council (governing body of collegiate racquetball. He was the USAR collegiate coach of the year in 2004 & the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) volunteer coach of the year in 2005. A CSRA board member since 1991, Del is the Club pro at the Oakwood AC, Lafayette & Junior director at Club Sport, San Ramon. An AMPRO Coach/Advanced instructor, Del has his own signature camps. His instructional have been published numerous times in "Racquetball Magazine" & the now defunct "Killshot". He is sponsored by E-Force, Power Bar, & Ashaway. Racquetball Goals: I like to see Racquetball grow & it's current players stay excited, as a result I'd like to continue to introduce new players it& nurture grassroots racquetball & share my excitement as a clinician, coach, player & administrator.
Jack Hughes Treasurer		Hometown: San Mateo Family: Terry Rogers Racquetball Background: Cofounder CARA 1984, Cofounder CSRA, USAR Board of Directors member two terms, 1996-2004. Own and operate the Racquetball Plus pro shop at Prime Time Athletic Club with Terry Rodgers and plan and run all racquetball leagues, tournaments and events at the club. Racquetball Goals: My general goal for the CSRA is to promote and improve racquetball in the state of California. My specific goals are to assist in upgrading tournaments and rid them of sandbagging.
Terry Rogers Secretary		Hometown:-- Family: -- Racquetball Background: -- Racquetball Goals: --
George Tellez Member at Large		Hometown: Costa Mesa Family: I have a degree in Architecture and have been working with homebuilder/developers for more that a decade. While dating Peggine, I renewed my interest in serving the Association and you usually see us at tournaments working together. We married 6 years ago and have been raising my 3 teenage daughters. Racquetball Background: I was originally a handball player before someone gave me a racquet, thus saving my hands. That was 30 years ago, back in the time of the Legends. I was a regional coordinator for and remain sponsored by ProKennex and have been working on the Board for about 10 years.
Merijean Kelley Member at Large		Hometown:Palo Alto Family: My husband and I have raised two children and are now enjoying three grandchildren. Racquetball Background: I have been playing racquetball for over thirty years, winning my first national championship twenty years ago. I have particularly enjoyed my involvement in master’s racquetball with the Women’s Senior/Masters Racquetball Association, the National Masters Racquetball Association, and the National Senior Games Association. Racquetball Goals: Racquetball has been my favorite fitness activity for many years. My interest would be to try and bring more women to the sport both at the recreational and competitive levels.
Bill George Member at Large (picker of nits)		Hometown: Sacramento Family: Married to Michele for 12 beautiful years. I have a 23 year old daughter and 20 year old son from a previous that are off on their own and thriving. Racquetball Background: First picked up a racquet at 43 (1996) and I'm currently 55. At the age of 45 a friend and my wife (Michele) conspired to get me to play in a tournament and after they presented the idea to me I had a 'sit down' with Michele. "Wife", I said, "if you get me to play this tournament there is NO turning back. Once I start something I take it as far as possible." Side note: I could tell this would be the case with racquetball as it was just TOOOO much fun!! Michele's response; "Goooo Honey GOOOO". She has been a constant nag ever since, "GO PLAY HONEY, GO PLAY!" Since that time, through LOTS of play and the great insights of John Ellis, I've become a low Open player and Michele now joins me in play twice a week and is a strong B player herself. As far as REAL titles I have only one; I am currently the 50+ WORLD Outdoor Champion (thanks to Ruben not playing the division). This game is just TOOO MUCH FUN! Racquetball Goals: Personal: KEEP PLAYING! and having fun. Organization: Obviously to see it grow. Find ways to bring in the younsters, keep the current players and return those folks who once played in the 'heydays' of racquetball. Other Sports Background: I've been a 'jock' all my life, football, baseball, basketball, golf, swimming, soccer, track, bowling and this was just teams in high school. Due to eye issues I had to give up on my dreams of a being a professional golfer and baseball player but the eyes issue didn't effect my bowling game. So... I became a professional bowler and did so for about a dozen years. Since returning from the bowling tour I've been active in softball, basketball, baseball and soccer teams. Then at 43 I found racquetball.
Michael Leyva Member at Large		Hometown:-- Family: -- Racquetball Background: -- Racquetball Goals: --

There is also an “Advisory Board” of members who are working alongside the Board of Directors to help with the CSRA programs. These are not voting positions, but a great way to help out. If you have some ideas for what the CSRA can do to build racquetball, drop Larry a line to discuss the ideas and see if you'd like to participate on the advisory board. Current advisory board members include:

Steve Cook Advisory (the r2 animal)		Hometown: Lodi Family: Married with children Racquetball Background: I first played racquetball in the mid 70’s, my dad used to play and I would go with him to the club and hit the ball around in between their games. I played off and on for several years when I could find people to play with me; I also took a class at Delta College. Finally around 1993 I hooked up with some guys at my club and started playing on a regular basis, My first tournament was the “Merced Spring Open”, after that I was hooked. I took some well need lessons and began to move my way up the ranks. It wasn’t long after that I started helping out Barbara Tibbens with the league at my home club as well as at West Lane in Stockton, then it moved into helping run the tournaments in both Lodi and Stockton. At that time Barbara was also a board member of the CARA and got me involved at the state level. A couple of years later I took over running the leagues and the two tournaments at my home club. I teach a junior class as well as give single and group lessons. Currently, John Ellis and I have been running tournaments together now for about 4 years throughout Northern California. Racquetball Goals: To keep the sport of racquetball alive and thriving in California and to be a part of improving the sport and making it more visible and accessible to the public.
Michael Martinez Advisory		Hometown: Tustin Family: Born and raised in Orange County and have an 8 year old son who keeps us active. Racquetball Background: Began playing the sport in high school and went on to compete at every level the sport has to offer. I have directed successful programs at The Sports Gallery, LA Fitness and Los Caballeros Racquet & Sports Club which included all levels of programming, instruction and major amateur and professional events. I have served as a board member the California State Racquetball Association for over 18 years in various capacities. My association with ProKennex began in 1989 as a contracted professional and I am currently their VP North America. Racquetball Goals: To continue to promote racquetball through my work with ProKennex and to assist and support the CSRA for the growth and organization of the sport.
Jeffrey Weiss Advisory		Hometown: Cupertino School: Pitzer College (Claremont Consortium) Racquetball Background: I grew up around the sport because of my dad’s involvement, but I did not get involved because of baseball.  In college, I finally picked up a racquet and fell in love.  Since then, I started and continue to run the Claremont University Consortium racquetball team and I currently work for ProKennex as their National Collegiate Director. Racquetball Goals: I am interested in improving the junior and collegiate programs in California as a way to increase long term involvement in racquetball.
Tyler Lanman Advisory		Hometown: Danville Family: I am the oldest kid in my family, as I have two younger sisters, Jessica and Julia age 13 and 15 Racquetball Background: I am currently a senior at Monte Vista High School in Danville where I play on the soccer team, head up the Science Alliance Club, and participate in NHS (National Honor Society) and CSF (California Scholarship Federation). I also enjoy playing the piano and volunteering in the community whenever I can. Racquetball Goals: I started playing racquetball at Club Sport San Ramon at the age of 10 with Chris and Lee Hardiman. After taking some lessons and playing in a few tournaments, I was hooked, as there is nothing more exhilarating for me than a rigorous game of racquetball. I have been sponsored by Ektelon for the past 6 years, and it’s been a great experience for me, as Ektelon is an incredibly supportive racquetball company. I play in the state and junior national tournaments every year, as well as adult tournaments all over California, so I’ve met a lot of wonderful people in the racquetball community. In addition, I participate in the amazing racquetball league and ladder Elaine Dexter has put together at Club Sport Pleasanton. I also recently joined the CSRA Board as a junior advisory member to help promote racquetball in the state. In particular, I would like to see more growth with our junior and collegiate players. Needless to say, I intend to continue playing racquetball throughout my college years and beyond.