Executive Committee
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Chairman & Founder: Charles C. Mulcahy
Chas co-founded the MTC in 1975 with the support of Coach Al McGuire. Captain and number one player, 1957-59, on Marquette men’s tennis team. Received the McCahill Award in 1959. Inducted in Marquette Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988. Co-chaired Davis Cup World Semi-final between the U.S. and Italy in September, 1998 in the Milwaukee Arena. Chas, and his deceased wife Judy, have daughters, Mary Mulcahy Muth, Meg Mulcahy Ekmark and Beth Mulcahy Elardo, who played on the Marquette women’s tennis team. Chas is retired with continued involvement as a volunteer with Medical College of Wisconsin & Milwaukee County War Memorial.
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President: David R. Frank
David R. Frank has served on the Milwaukee Tennis Classic board of directors since 2019, but his involvement in the tournament goes all the way back to the late 1980’s where he remembers being a ball kid for the tournament inside the Helfaer Center. Since 2005, David has coached at his alma mater, Marquette University High School. As a player, David was part of four state championship teams with Marquette High and as a coach has led his team to 13 state titles. He serves as the President/CEO of the company his father started in 1959, David J. Frank Landscape Co., Inc., leading a Team of 250+ professionals to delight our customers and make a positive impact in our community. David lives with his wife Britt and their three children, Addison, David and Grace in Cedarburg.
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President Elect (2026-27): Christina Gilbertson
Christina Gilbertson has served on the MTC board of directors since 2020 and currently serves as Vice President of Marketing, Events & Media Relations. Christina is originally from Michigan and moved to Milwaukee in 2007 when she began her college career at Marquette University. During this time she played on the women's tennis team where she held various singles positions and found her passion for playing doubles. Christina had the opportunity to compete in the Milwaukee Tennis Classic during her time at Marquette and claimed the doubles championship in 2009. She currently lives in Wauwatosa with her husband Patrick and works as a Product Manager at GE Healthcare.
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Treasurer: Connor Muth
Originally from Fox Point, WI, Connor graduated from Marquette University in May 2016 with a B.S. in Finance. He also is an avid tennis player and was the Manager for the Men's Tennis Program during his time at Marquette. After completing his undergraduate education, Connor joined BNP Paribas in New York City, where he gained extensive transactional experience working as an Investment Banking Analyst and Associate for their capital markets platform. In August 2019, he decided to return to school to enhance his knowledge and experience after working in investment banking. Connor earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School and currently works at Husch Blackwell LLP as an Associate Attorney.
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Tournament Director: Andy Volkert
Andy is the founder (2012) and CEO of Volkert Investment Management, Inc. which is a niche investment company serving high net worth individuals. He is the former Director of Tennis at prestigious Country Clubs in Rancho Santa Fe, California (Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, Whispering Palms Country Club). Andy sits on the MTC board of directors as the Tournament Director and a community engagement enthusiast, bringing back the prestigious ball kid program to the MTC in 2023 and creating other initiatives such as the mixed doubles program. Andy was a scholarship intercollegiate tennis player at San Diego State University (1980-83). He currently resides in Elm Grove, Wisconsin with his wife, Elayne, and three children, Nicolas, Catherine, and Elizabeth.
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Director of Operations: Linda Haag
Linda had a lengthy and distinguished career in Public Accounting primarily in Sales and Marketing, within the Midwest region. Now retired and a passion for tennis, she is applying those skills as a proud member of the Board of the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. Responsible for tournament operations, implementing and further improving many of the procedures put in place by David Frank over the years relating to tournament sites, volunteers, umpires, athletic trainers, supplies, etc. Linda resides in Fox Point, Wisconsin with her husband, Scott.
Directors
Dr. Sarah Cyganiak, Professor of Languages, UW-Madison
Timon Corwin, General Manager, Western Racquet Club
Dan Drvaric, Sales Director, Beyond Limits
David R. Frank, President, David J. Frank Landscaping
Erin Gebes, Controller, Western Racquet Club
Christina Gilbertson, Product Manager, GE Healthcare
Michael Goetz, President & CEO, Cash Cow Realty Group
Linda Haag, CEO, Mosaic Group
Cody Hallowell, Founder, 24/8 Sports
Kurt Janavitz, Executive Vice President, Managed Care – US Radiology Specialists
John Kendler, GE Healthcare, retired
Larry Martin, 3M, retired
Ruth McGuire, Head Tennis Coach, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dusan Medan, Tennis Director, Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation
Jeff Mrochinski, HR Specialist, David J. Frank Landscaping
Dr. Gordon Pederson, Partner, Humber, Mundie & McClary, retired
Carlos Ruiz, JV Gold Head Tennis Coach, Marquette University High School
Denny Schackter, Tennis Priorities Company
Dr. Rick Monroe, School superintendent, retired
Charles C. Mulcahy, Chairman, Al Hurvis/ADAMM Education Foundation
Connor Muth, Attorney, Husch Blackwell
Sibylle Tasker, Community Advocate and Volunteer
Andy Volkert, Owner, Volkert Investment Management
Advisory Board
Richard Armbrust, Owner, Sparta Capital Partners
David Farby, Edge Logistics
Jack Hill, SCORE Mentors, retired
Lucas J. Kaster, Attorney, Kaster Law
Linda Lied, Head Tennis Coach, Brookfield East High School
Jon Schwerin, Senior Associate, Ballast Investments
Directors Emeritus
Mary Fran Cahill, President, Cat's Paw Communications
Louie Gral, Emeritus
Staff
Eve Janavitz
Marketing & Communications Intern