LEADERSHIP, GRANTS, PARTNERS & SPONSORS

TOPs Founder Marceil Whitney serves as a Board Member, Director of Outreach and Director of Junior Programming. Marceil has reached youth of all ages and abilities over a 50-year coaching career through the game of tennis. A certified USPTA instructor, Marceil's coaching journey began in her hometown of Molalla, Oregon, and in her sophomore year of high school, she realized her desire to give back to youth through tennis—an opportunity she wished she had received herself.  Upon her family's move to Seattle's Eastside, she brought her passion for youth tennis to the community. In 1991, Marceil authored a book, teaching manual, and VHS video titled "Teenie Tennis: A Love Game" to share her approach to tennis instruction for the youngest of players. 
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Between 1997 and 2012, she coached at Central Park Tennis Club and served as the Redmond High School tennis coach, developing an inclusive team environment with a "no cuts" policy. She has been a longtime partner of Redmond Parks and Recreation, offering tennis camp programming to the general public.  Notably, she was recognized for her "Wake Up To Tennis" program for underserved youth in collaboration with Redmond Elementary School and the Old Redmond School House.
 
In 2003, Marceil founded Tennis Outreach Programs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to further expand her desire to give back to the community. With help from supporters and generous major donors, she opened Eastside Tennis Center (ETC) in 2013, a dedicated facility for Tennis Outreach Programs, to ensure TOPs could offer youth tennis programs year-round.  Marceil developed Adaptive Tennis for children with autism and in 2024 introduced Adaptive Tennis for Hard of Hearing and Deaf Students with ASL Interpreters on court.  Marceil's dedication to youth tennis has landed her in the USTA International Hall of Fame (1992) and the USTA PNW Hall of Fame (2023).  Marceil and her husband Brian have 3 children and 9 grandchildren.  

Aliya Khan serves on the Board of Directors as President. Aliya is an avid tennis player and program manager who joined TOPs in 2020. Aliya is a strong believer in the value of mentorship and sees tennis as a great way to provide kids with a positive environment. A current USTA and Cup player, she remains passionate about bringing tennis to everyone as a way to be active and connected in the community. Aliya is a former technology professional with 20 years industry experience working for corporations including Teligent, OpenText and most recently Microsoft.  She has mentored young adults through the YearUp organization and currently volunteers within Lake Washington School District. Aliya is from Northern Virginia and a graduate of Radford University.

Phil Chan serves as the Vice President on the TOPs Board of Directors. Phil is a member of the Governance and Legal Affairs Committe and brings both tennis and leadership experience to TOPs. A former high school player who returned to the sport in 2020, he now enjoys being on court as both a player and parent. Phil and his wife, Phoebe, have two sons, Dylan and Logan.
 
Phil graduated from Pomona College with a degree in Chemistry and has spent more than 25 years in the tech sector, primarily in engineering roles. Phil is passionate about TOPs because he believes that in an increasingly digital world, it is essential for kids to have meaningful outlets to grow, learn, and build confidence. He values how TOPs uses tennis and pickleball as vehicles for personal development and sees the organization as filling a critical and growing need for youth.
 
Inspired by the dedication of TOPs staff and leadership, Phil joined the Board to support a community that aligns with his values. He views volunteering as an investment—one that often gives back more than it requires.

Jim Huguenin serves as Treasurer for TOPs and is a member of the Finance Committee, bringing both professional expertise and personal passion to the role. A lifelong resident of the Seattle area, Jim grew up in Bellevue and attended college in Tacoma. His love for tennis began in childhood and continues today, both on the court and as a fan of the sport.

Professionally, Jim is a Certified Public Accountant and a partner at Melang Hopps & Company, a local accounting firm. He was introduced to TOPs through longtime supporter Chick Hodge, and the organization’s mission immediately resonated with him. The opportunity to combine his accounting background with his enthusiasm for tennis made serving as Treasurer a natural fit. Jim believes tennis is a lifelong sport that offers tremendous benefits, and he deeply values TOPS’ commitment to expanding access so that more people can experience the joy of the game.

Tom Resing serves as the TOPs Board Secretary.  Tom is a USTA 2.5 league player at ETC and a longtime supporter of the program. His daughter began ETC camps and classes at age four and now plays club tennis in college, and his wife recently started adult lessons, making tennis a true family activity.
 
Tom holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Northwestern University and brings 30 years of experience in the tech industry, most recently as a content designer for OneDrive and SharePoint at Microsoft. Before moving to Redmond, he and his wife owned two locations of The Little Gym, deepening their commitment to youth development and physical activity.
 
Since his daughter’s first ETC summer camp five years ago, Tom has been a vocal supporter of the TOPs mission. With five years of prior board service on the International Community School PTSA, he saw the Secretary role as a natural fit for his nonprofit volunteer focus and his dedication to the ETC community.

Dave Halgren is a Board Member and serves as the Director of Operations for Tennis Outreach Programs and Eastside Tennis Center. After a career in corporate operations, Dave joined TOPs in 2020, driven by a commitment to enhance the customer experiences, streamlining operations, and having an impact on the community. In his current role, he oversees day-to-day operations at ETC and actively supports TOPs' mission of making tennis accessible to everyone.  

Dave has been passionate about tennis since the age of 14, starting at Kamiakin Junior High and later competing at the state level for Juanita High School. He continues to play in USTA leagues, participating in both men's and mixed teams. Professionally, Dave has been awarded for his leadership in managing critical projects, such as natural disaster displacements. In 2021, he was recognized for his efforts in helping TOPs navigate the challenges of the pandemic, ensuring the organization's financial stability.  Dave remains dedicated to TOPs' mission, impacting over 3,500 youth players annually, and welcomes all tennis and pickleball enthusiasts to Eastside Tennis Center.

Born in Seoul and raised in Washington, Claire has a lifelong passion for sports, community, and meaningful connection. Claire’s path has taken her from Washington to Houston, then to South Africa, before returning to Washington and reconnecting with the community she considers home. During her years in Houston, she competed in women’s singles and doubles at the 3.5 level and remained active in the local tennis community through the Houston Tennis Association. Today, she is working toward a return to competitive play and enjoys recreational tennis with friends and family.
 
Claire earned her degree in Hospitality Business Management from Washington State University and spent more than 15 years in procurement and strategic sourcing before transitioning into logistics operations. She now serves as Operations Manager at AXC Logistics LLC, focusing on people, performance, and operational excellence.

As a proud mom of twin daughters, including one who participates in tennis at ETC, Claire values the role sports play in building confidence, belonging, and resilience. She joined the TOPs ETC Board to support a community that creates meaningful opportunities for youth and families and looks forward to contributing to its continued growth and impact.
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Wei “Kevin” Luk serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee on the TOPs Board of Directors.  Kevin is an active 3.0/3.5 USTA league player and co‑captain who supports expanding access to tennis for families in the community. He and his wife, Lisa, are raising two young children, Luca and Louie.
 

Kevin earned his accounting degree from Saint Martin’s University and is an Accounting Manager at Impinj, overseeing inventory, cost accounting, and financial reporting. A Certified Management Accountant, he also serves as President of the IMA Greater Seattle Chapter.
He believes tennis builds confidence, discipline, and lifelong opportunities for young people and is passionate about the TOPs mission to make the sport accessible and welcoming. Kevin joined the Board to combine his finance expertise with his love of tennis and to support the continued growth of TOPs and Eastside Tennis Center for future generations.
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Chad Raymond serves as the Chairperson of the TOPs Marymoor Committee. Chad is a graduate of Seattle Prep, where his tennis team won the Washington State Doubles and Team Championship. He also qualified for the NCAA team championships while at Texas A&M and the University of Washington. He is a graduate of the University of Washington, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in Public Policy. His work experience includes 10 years as an intelligence analyst for the federal government and Booz Allen Hamilton, as well as a career as an insurance broker in Seattle.

Chad's passion for tennis and connection with Marceil Whitney from Central Park led him to join the board to make tennis available for youth of all ages. TOPs is also a family affair as his daughter is a member of ETC’s High Performance program. 

Jenny Wang serves as the chairperson for the TOPs Marketing committee.  She played D3 tennis for Grinnell College in Iowa.  She received her graduate degree from Yale where she studied history and East Asian Studies. Jenny previously worked for Cargill in commodities trading. She also worked in digital, direct, promotional, and branding marketing for a Havas agency.  She has served on the Board of Directors for Technology Access Foundation and the Peter Kirk Elementary School PTSA. "I've always been a huge supporter of outreach programs, especially for youth. As tennis will always be a part of my life and my happy place, I am excited to work with fellow tennis enthusiasts to contribute to TOPs mission and values.