President – Roger Schaljo
Roger is the Southwest Regional District Ambassador for USA Pickleball, is a Certified Pickleball Teaching Professional and is sponsored by Paddletek, a leading manufacturer of paddles. He began playing Pickleball in 2012. In December 2014, he helped form the initial meeting that led to the formation of the Emerald Valley Pickleball Club in 2015. He lives in Springfield with his lovely wife Janise and chocolate lab Chester.