James, an RSPA (formerly the USPTA) teaching professional, has been part of LPTA/DTC since 1998. A former high school and college player, he's also a Chicago District Tennis Association champion. Alongside tennis, James has a background in the culinary industry and focuses on creating whole-plant food cuisine. He's passionate about music, fitness, art, and running, and serves on the USPTA LGBTQIA+ task force. James has a passion for the LPTA/Diversey Tennis Center community. In his role as General Manager he will lead the teams and ensure operations run smoothly on the private and public side.

Raul joined the teaching/coaching team at LPTA in 2023.  He was a top-ranked junior, played collegiate tennis for Cal State and DePaul University, where he also lettered in track. He has played International Tennis Federation events on the Senior Tennis Tour. Raul holds BS degrees in Finance, Economics as well as an MBA. Raul was a Senior Vice President in the cyber security organization of a major financial institutionHe’s held senior roles in renewable energy companies that both designed and built large scale photovoltaic power plants in the U.S. and Europe

2021 was Angie’s first season with LPTA…and she came back for more! Angie spent 15 years in IT with Accenture and her own consulting practice before pursuing her passion for photography – weddings, families, commercial work, private instruction, fine art – she loves it all. She also runs a successful custom enamel pin business. LPTA complements her mostly-weekends photo gigs – and got her back on the courts after many years! Fun Fact: Angie has a Master’s Degree in Linguistics from the University of Chicago. Say hi to her in Turkish!

George has been with the club since 2019. He grew up on the North Shore and ran a family restaurant business for more than 35 years. He loves the great change of pace and atmosphere at LPTA and leverages his hospitality experience to make sure the member experience and grounds are top notch. When he's not at the courts, he's hitting the links or  shredding some gnar on the slopes in Utah.

Duncan has been at the club since 2002. Everyone knows Duncan! He’s responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and improvements of the courts & grounds for both LPTA and DTC. Duncan rises before the sun, and you’ll often find him at the club as early as 4:30 am. Fun Fact: Duncan is an excellent cricket and rugby player and played semi-pro soccer in the 70’s and 80’s.

Tom began with the LPTA team in the summer of 2020. He started hitting the ball when he was ~13 years old because "it was the only thing to do at night” (the court had lights!) in his hometown of Bourbonnais, IL. When the days got too hot, he’d watch tennis on TV, expanding his love of the game. When not at the courts, Tom can be found at his other job as a doggy daycare attendant or creating/vending his abstract artwork. He loves to travel and has lived all over. At LPTA, you'll find Tom listening to music and befriending the birds and squirrels!

John started with the club in 2025 and attends the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science + Chemistry and a career within these fields. John enjoys spending time with friends, going for a walk, or relaxing on the beach in his free time. He grew up on the Southwest side of Chicago and is excited to experience the north side of the city through Diversey Tennis Center!

Aidan has been with the club since 2023 and is currently an economics and applied mathematics student at the University of Notre Dame. He's been a member of the university’s club sailing team since his freshman year, while also participating in business clubs and bouldering. He enjoys travel, road trips and has visited 43 states!

Jack has been with the club since 2022. He's a retired Cook County public defender. While not at the courts, Jack loves reading, music and spending time with his grandkids.

2025 is Maisie’s first year with the club! She is a rising Senior at DePaul College Prep. She hopes to go to college somewhere along the coast to study Biology. In her free time, Maisie enjoys baking, reading, watching movies, making music, and going to the gym. She also loves to travel. She's excited for her first summer with the club!

Zoe started with club in 2025. They are a recent graduate of DePaul University with a film and television degree. They are currently pursuing a career in live music and entertainment. In Zoe's free time, they love to go to concerts, watch tv shows, or cuddle up to read a good book. They grew up with a sports-centered family in rural Kansas, and are excited to return to their roots working for Diversey Tennis Center! 

Kendall 's been playing tennis for as long as he can remember. At 15, he began working with our Pro Rob Owens, then joined the LPTA staff in 2021, where he continues to share his passion for the game.

He recently graduated from the American University of Paris with a bachelor’s degree in International Business, combining his love of global perspectives with a passion for hospitality, service, and sustainability. Kendall also enjoys traveling, fitness, and exploring Chicago, and looks forward to welcoming you to LPTA!

2025 is Ingrid's inaugural year at the club. Her background is in architecture and interior design, and her dream is to design a Reffetorio Chicago with Italian Chef Massimo Bottura. She would also like to design a Strøm spa here on Lake Michigan like the ones in Montreal. Ingrid loves to travel and wants to see all the Tennis Grand Slam Tournaments and the World Track Championship. The last stamp on her passport was Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.