Meet the Team
Our tennis facility is proud to have such exceptional staff to support it. Whether you are looking to improve your tennis skills or need help with your membership, our team is here for you. We are all excited to meet you!
Drake
Owner Drake is the owner and operator of STAC. Originally from Centralia, he moved to Olympia 36 years ago and set down roots. He and his family were lifelong tennis players and had a dream of opening their own club. Today, that dream has expanded and allowed him to see other people in the community connecting and enjoying the sport he loves.
Drake likes to spend his free time playing tennis with friends. He also enjoys biking around town and out in nature. |
Paco
General Manager Paco oversees all project management for the athletic club, and keeps things running smoothly for our team and our members. He is originally from Granada, Spain and currently lives in Olympia with his wife and son. For Paco, being at STAC has made it easy to develop wonderful connections and friendships with the members of the local community.
Paco enjoys spending quality family time with his wife and son. His immediate and extended family still live in Spain, but they stay connected as much as possible. In his free time, Paco likes to play tennis at the club. |
Heather
Athletic Director Heather is deeply committed to helping people achieve greater health and wellness in their lives through fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness. She grew up in San Diego, CA before moving to Olympia in 2013. She joined our team in September of 2021 and loves the holistic approach STAC has toward health and fitness and is excited to bring her enthusiasm and energy to the club.
Heather is vegan and enjoys cooking a variety of healthy meals. She spends her free time with her dog Archer and boyfriend Danny. Together they own a local web services agency where Heather manages copywriting and customer relations. She is also a freelance writer for ThurstonTalk and our very own STAC Blog! In her free time, Heather stays active with fitness, skateboarding, and tennis and likes to relax with singing, guitar, gaming, and comedy shows. Credentials: ISSA Personal Trainer Certification (2019) ISSA Nutrition Certification (2020), ISSA Corrective Exercise Certification (2020), TRX Certification (2021), Bachelor's of Exercise Science (2021), Health Coach Certification (2022) |
Eric
Head Tennis Pro Eric is passionate about supporting tennis players of all levels improve their abilities and become more confident on the court. He is originally from Murtaugh, ID and recently relocated from New York City to Tumwater join our team. At STAC, Eric loves the endless opportunity to enjoy, learn, and compete in tennis and pickleball to find health and happiness in life.
He and his wife Suzanne have three children, a 4-year-old named Oslo and 2-year-old twins Mae and Moses. Eric enjoys hiking with his family in the beautiful great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest, as well as playing basketball and disc golf. Credentials: USPTA Certification (2010), Fort Greene Open Doubles Champion (2016), CUNY Men's Tennis Coach of the Year (2009 & 2016) |
Claire
Tournament Director Details coming soon!
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Matt
Tennis Pro Matt is originally from Boston, MA and currently lives in Tumwater. He has been with STAC from the beginning and has been a great support in making the club a wonderful place to be. Matt is a former world ranked singles and doubles tennis player and NCAA Division I coach, he played professional team tennis in Paris, France and was a player/coach in Burgundy, France. In the United States he has worked with players of all levels including ATP, collegiate, and many nationally ranked junior players.
After a long career in the world of investments he is joining the team at STAC to help you achieve your personal tennis and fitness goals and help you further your love for the sport of tennis. |
John
Tennis Pro John has been teaching tennis for almost 40 years and has loved almost every minute of it. He is originally from Polson, Montana and currently lives in Lacey. He has been with STAC since it opened in 2015, and has really enjoyed being part of the growth and changes. For him, it is so fulfilling to see his students improve, all while making tennis fun and continuing to learn to do it better every day.
John and his wife Cheri have two kids, a daughter Amanda who is at UW and a son Michael who is at PLU. They also have a loving dog named Sassy. John loves the summers in Washington and enjoys getting out to play golf when the weather permits. He also likes to play cards and has started to fall for pickleball, which keeps him busy during those colder months. |
Mace
Tennis Pro Mace has been teaching tennis for over 30 years and loves to help players of all levels improve their skills on the court. He is originally from Long Island, NY and has been living in Olympia for over 35 years. Mace loves teaching beginner and intermediate players of all ages, and is always excited when a new student finally succeeds and hits that perfect shot. He has been with STAC since it opened and has enjoyed seeing the club grow, change, and adapt as our members learn new skills and experience all of our classes.
Mace has traveled all over the world and has quite a resume of places he has lived and visited. Whether it is traveling by train, plane, motorcycle, or just "glamping," around Washington state, Mace is up for it. He also loves to play ping pong, and if you do too, maybe one day we can get a ping pong group going at STAC. |
Wes
Member Service Lead Assistant Tournament Director Wes was born and raised in Shelton. He served many years in Mason County for Washington State Patrol and recently retired from his role as the elected Coroner. As a lifelong tennis player, Wes is thrilled to be a part of our team and to have the chance to work in a health and fitness environment.
Wes really enjoys staying fit. His favorite machine is the Stairmaster, which he has been using at home for the last 25 years! He also enjoys being active out in nature and spends free time hiking and sightseeing around the peninsula. Wes has always had an interest in commercial truck driving and recently obtained his Class A Commercial Driver's License, so he is fully licensed to operate big rigs, 18-wheelers, and more. |
Natasha
Member Service Lead Natasha is eager to bring an exceptional experience to every member. Originally from Salem, OR, she relocated to Olympia in 2019 and is happy to be part of the STAC team. She loves the strong sense of community and positive environment here.
As the oldest sibling of 4, she often returns home to spend time with her family. She loves to hike, swim, and play basketball and is grateful for all of the recreational outdoor activities. In her free time she enjoys reading historical fiction as well as sharpening her skills in the kitchen. Her favorite snack is oven roasted zucchini fries. |
Randy
Member Service Associate Assistant Tournament Director Randy joined STAC upon relocating to the Pacific Northwest after decades of working in sunny Southern California. As a newcomer to tennis, he has found a great community and love of the sport and is eager to continue building his own skills on the court. Randy is passionate about people and looks forward to contributing to the STAC culture through exceptional service and teamwork.
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Adora
Tennis Assistant Adora is one of the friendly faces at our Front Desk. She is originally from Olympia and recently moved back after living in San Francisco, CA. Adora loves learning how to play tennis with the pros and has enjoyed the large community of recreational players, clinics, and classes that STAC has to offer.
Adora likes to keep busy by playing tennis, doing yoga, and taking long walks out in nature. To her, the rain is one of the most refreshing parts of life in the Pacific Northwest. She spends free time with family and enjoys hobbies such as arranging floral designs and writing spoken word poetry. |
Johnny
Member Service Associate Tennis Assistant Johnny has been a longtime member of STAC and plays competitively at his high school. One of the best and brightest on his team, Johnny has loved having the opportunity to play with intermediate and advanced players at the club to continue to improve his game. He jumped at the opportunity to get more involved in the club and now strives to provide a great experience to all of our members.
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Rhonda
Golf Range Assistant Rhonda is eager to meet new faces around the club and support our members with whatever they need! She grew up in Montana on a farm and moved to Olympia in 2017. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to get involved in the sports and fitness industry, and can't wait to hit the courts herself.
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Sienna
Tennis Assistant Details coming soon!
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