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Get to know the PPTR team below! We exist to serve our members and grow the sport of platform tennis together.
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Peter Hurley

Our Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Peter Hurley, a Boston native with a strong sports background, has a storied career rooted in athletics and tennis. A gold medalist and Junior Olympic track champion, Peter shone as a three-sport captain and all-star in high school. His passion for tennis was sparked by the sport’s golden era, featuring legends like Borg and McEnroe. As the founder of Synergy, a top experiential marketing agency, Peter has brought tennis to a broad audience through major global events and innovative campaigns, including 15 world records and the notable “KFC’s Face from Space.”

Beyond his professional success, Peter is deeply involved in tennis at multiple levels. His 18-year tenure on the International Tennis Hall of Fame Board, including as a chairman and recipient of the Chairman’s Award, underscores his commitment. He also led the Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club as President, oversees the U.S. Prentice Cup Committee, and contributes to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). As CEO of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), Peter is focused on expanding membership and elevating coaching standards. He lives in Wesley Chapel with his wife Paula and their two children, William and Laura.

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Brian Parkkonen

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Brian, who joined the PTR staff in May 2014, has had a series of promotions during his tenure. Prior to his new post as COO, Parkkonen served as Director of Education, where he was responsible for the direction and content of the organization’s four education pathways to certification, as well as Level 3 Specialist and Master of Tennis programs.

Julie Jilly

Vice President of Marketing and Special Events

Julie is responsible for coordinating special events, such as PTR WEEK, Spring TennisFest, Tennis Club Owners Conference and Professional Development Weekend. Julie also supervises PTR's staff and manages the many benefits available to PTR members. Julie is as a member of HEAD's Team Airflow.

Helma Cap

Membership Director

A familiar face to many PTR members, Helma has been with the organization since its inception. Prior to joining the inaugural PTR staff, she worked for Dennis Van der Meer.

Caitlyn Fries

Marketing Manager

Caitlyn joined PTR as the member experience coordinator. She assists PTR members both new and current, ensuring they have the best experience working with PTR. Caitlyn also manages PTR's branding.

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Caitlyn Fries

Marketing Manager

She is responsible for the consistent look and theme of all PTR graphics and messaging in order to grow the PTR marketing and social media footprint. Caitlyn graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design.

Helma Cap

Membership Director

Helma has worn many hats over the years, including, Clinician, Tester and Merchandise Director. Still responsible for merchandise, accounts receivable, and assisting with workshop coordination, as Director of Membership, her duties expanded to include membership growth and retention. Helma graduated cum laude with a degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

Iñaki Balzola

International Director

Born in Milan, Italy, Iñaki is able to converse with our members in Italian, English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Iñaki is also the Coordinator of ACE, PTR’s multicultural participation program, represents PTR on various USTA and ITF Committees, is on the Cardio Tennis Speaker Staff and is a USTA High Performance Coach. He is one of only two clinicians authorized to conduct international Etcheberry Strength & Conditioning Certification.

Julie Jilly

Marketing

With a passion for wheelchair tennis and Special Olympics, Julie annually serves as Tournament Director for both the PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships and the Special Olympics Tennis Championships. In 2006, PTR received a National Award for Adaptive Tennis. In 2005, Julie received the USTA Community Service Award for the Southern Section and the Special Olympics South Carolina’s Super Hero Award. In 2004, she was recognized by RSI Magazine as the Wheelchair Tennis Champion of the Year.

Nicole Hobson

Member Services Director

In addition, he developed new courses and opportunities, including PTR’s Education Dashboard that provides hundreds of hours of free online video presentations, and was a key player in the evolution of the PTR Coach App. Working with Sarah Ansboury, Brian was also instrumental in the organization’s new PPR pickleball certification curriculum, workshop preparation materials and clinician training. Brian started at PTR as Director of Development where he oversaw the delivery of PTR education and managed scores of clinicians across the United States. Before leading the clinicians, he was one himself.
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