Introducing the CRSE Class of 2023

McMahon Careers, the private club industry’s only Executive Search, Career Coaching and Executive Education firm focused solely on Racquet Sports, is pleased to announce its fourth class of Certified Racquet Sports Executives, set to complete the program in December 2023.

The CRSE Program is a 10-month invitation-only intensive study and experiential continuing education program designed for certified tennis and racquet sports professionals who aspire to manage, administer, and direct a private club program more effectively, professionally, and confidently. Upon successful completion of the course work over 10 months, which includes live classroom session, small group discussions and case studies, followed by an online exam, graduates receive the respected CRSE designation. Graduates who are also USPTA or PTR Members also receive 45 Continuing Education Credits.

The CRSE Class of 2023 are as follows:

  • Alejandro Serrano, USPTAHead Tennis Professional, Paradise Valley Country Club

  • Becky Shtilkind, USPTA, Tennis Professional, Jack Kramer Club

  • Benjamin DeLuca, Head Racquets Professional, Cherry Hills Country Club

  • Brandon Fallon, USPTA, USTA, Director of Racquets, Yorba Linda Country Club

  • Calvin Kemp, PTR, Tennis Director, Acadiana Serves

  • Daniel Hernandez, USPTA, PTR, Director of Womens Racquets, Royal Oaks Country Club

  • Diego Motivar, USPTA,USTA, PTR, PPR, Head Tennis Professional, Quail West Golf & Country Club

  • DJ Butler, USPTA, Director of Racquets, The Country Club of Fairfax

  • Frank Fanning, USPTA, PTR, PPR, CMAA, Director of Racquet Sports

  • Ivan Pizarro, PTR, Director of Tennis, Tuckahoe Rec Club/Pass Academy

  • Jeremy Preiss, USPTA, PPR, Head Pickleball Professional, Paradise Valley Country Club

  • Jimmy Dunseith, USPTA, PPR, PPTA, Director of Racquet Sports, Willougby Golf Club

  • John Sanders, USPTA, Head Professional, Racquet Club of Cocoa Beach

  • Julien Curatella, USPTA, Director of Racquet Sports, Ridgewood Country Club

  • Kam Kuchta, USPTA, USTA, Director of Racquet Sports, Wycliffe Golf and Country Club

  • Lilo Pelegrino, USPTA, PPR, Assistant Tennis Director, North Hills Club

  • Lisa Teer, PTR, Director of Racquet Sports, Piedmont Driving Club

  • Lori Burdell, USPTA, Training and Quality Assurance Manager/ Tennis Management Department, USTA Florida

  • Lori Favoretto Hill, USPTA, Head Tennis Professional, Green Island Country Club

  • Matthew Johnson, USPTA, PTR, PPR, PPTR, Tennis Director/ Head Pro, Kahkwa Club & Lakewood YMCA

  • Michelle Brown, USPTA, Director of Tennis, Plantation Bay Golf and Country Club

  • Nate Engler, USPTA, Head Racquets Professional, Congressional Country Club

  • Rafael Curbelo, USPTA, Director of Racquet Sports, Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club

  • Romain Ambert, USPTA, PTR, Director of Youth Programming, Westwood Club

  • Russell Benkaim, PTR, PPTR, Director of Racquet Sports, Kenwood Golf and Country Club

  • Stephen Welt, USPTA, Director of Tennis, ACAC Midlothian

  • Susie Pizzuti, Head Professional, Walloon Lake Country Club, USPTA, PPR

  • Thomas Whitten, USPTA, PTR, Tennis Director, Olympic Club

  • Tye Myers, USPTA, Director of Tennis and Pickleball, Hideaway Beach Association

  • Will Adkisson, USPTA, PPR, Tennis Professional, Arizona Country Club