SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (January 10, 2023) — USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, today announced that Stu Upson will step down as Chief Executive Officer and will depart the organization following a transition period. Upson assumed the role of USA Pickleball’s first-ever CEO in December 2020.
“I have greatly enjoyed my time at USA Pickleball and am proud of the accomplishments the organization has made over the past two years,” said Upson. “It has been a privilege to work with the entire USA Pickleball team and the Board.”
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Stu for the growth that USA Pickleball has made under his leadership,” said Robert Quicksilver, Chairman of the USA Pickleball Board of Directors. “His many contributions have helped position the organization for continued success in the coming years.”