Stephanie Russell, the daughter of a pickleball devotee and mother of teens, has never before seen a sport or activity bring together generations of family-like pickleball does. The sport is exploding, and, as a recreational player, she is thrilled to be a part of it. Stephanie holds a master’s degree in business administration and has 25 years of experience as an attorney. She has worked on and for Boards of Directors, both for-profit and non-profit, for the last 14 years, including as Assistant Secretary to the Board of an S&P 500 company. Currently, Stephanie is an attorney at The Boeing Company.

Andrew Feffer brings over 30 years of sports industry experience across the professional sports leagues, media and technology. He has led properties in the NFL, NBA, and MLB, including serving as President / COO of the Washington Nationals and NFL Players, Inc. (NFLPA). During this time, Feffer launched the first digital mobile access and payments platforms for teams. He was also at the start-up of the NBA Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets. More recently, he has led sports technology properties delivering integrated digital platforms for membership and access to some of the biggest clubs globally.

Ernie Medina, Jr. has a Doctorate in Public Health, focusing on preventive care and lifestyle medicine, and has been on the faculty of Loma Linda University since 2015. Prior to that, Ernie spent 21 years in a medical group focusing on lifestyle-related diseases. Ernie started playing pickleball in 2016 and was introduced to the sport by his mom. He is a USAP Ambassador, IFP Ambassador and PPR certified coach. Ernie teaches pickleball as an adjunct professor at LaSierra University and Crafton Hills College and is the Tournament Director for the LLUH Homecoming Pickleball tournament and Halo Halo Cup tournament.

Dave Styler, with an MBA from USC, has worked in finance for over 40 years, including positions as Manager of Financial Analysis and Director of Financial Operations for subsidiaries of Lockheed Corporation. Most recently, Dave spent 18 years as CEO of Logix Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest and most successful credit unions. Dave has served on several finance-industry-related and not-for-profit Boards, including the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and A Noise Within, a Southern California repertory theater company. Dave fell in love with pickleball in 2018, and now plays five or more times per week, often partnering with his wife, who (fortunately) is also addicted to our sport. Dave is a certified PPR coach and occasionally referees at tournaments (although he would rather play). When not on the pickleball court, Dave can be found riding his Harley with friends, skiing in Mammoth Lakes, or entertaining his three grandchildren. Dave and his wife live in Santa Barbara, California.