NEWS & EVENTS

Beaverton, OR – October 11th, 2024 – The United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA PNW) was recently awarded special recognition by The Oregonian/OregonLive as a top ten employer for small employers with 35-99 employees. Headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, USTA PNW employs 80 regional employees.

Only 123 employers in Oregon and Southwest Washington received this recognition after a survey was given to workers throughout the state to determine the area’s top workplaces.

"We are honored to receive this impactful recognition from The Oregonian," said USTA Pacific Northwest CEO and Executive Director Matthew Warren. "I'm particularly proud of this award because it's based on authentic feedback from our employees. This recognition is a testament to our amazing team's dedication, hard work, and the strong, supportive culture we've built together. We're proud of the positive impact we're making in communities across the Pacific Northwest, and this honor inspires us to achieve even greater things in the future.”

"We are thrilled to be named a 2024 Top Workplace and look forward to building on this momentum," said USTA Pacific Northwest COO China Kirk. "This award highlights the connection and alignment our employees have with our mission to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere, with equitable access for all. United by our powerful purpose, each of our team members plays a critical role in developing our positive culture. As we continue to create new play opportunities and impact, we stand firm in our belief that tennis is a vehicle that can transform lives."

About the USTA PNW

Founded in 1904, the United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA PNW) is a leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to growing the game of tennis and making it accessible to everyone. As one of the 17 sections of the USTA and the national governing body for tennis in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and parts of Idaho, USTA PNW represents over 1.3 million tennis enthusiasts and more than 200 facilities.

Through our low-cost RecTennis programs, we bring tennis to over 40,000 participants in after-school and summer parks settings, fostering lifelong fitness, teamwork, and leadership. Our extensive network of 300+ community partners, including schools, public parks, and recreational spaces, underscores our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community impact.

As the largest employer of recreational tennis jobs in the Pacific Northwest, USTA PNW annually engages over 400 full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff, creating meaningful opportunities in the communities we serve. At USTA PNW, we believe tennis is more than a game—it's a powerful tool for transforming lives, promoting wellness, and building stronger, healthier communities.

Our mission, "To promote and develop the growth of tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere," guides us every day as we work to make tennis a catalyst for positive change.