J011yroger
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Who are the current top 10 highest paid usta employees?
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Current highest paid usta employees?
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RSJfan
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As of 2023. They don’t have to disclose 2024 until May 15 of this year unless they request an automatic six month extension then by Nov 15. So don’t expect 2024 disclosure until as late as Nov 15.
Parenthetical is total compensation (Base, Bonus and other).
1. Lewis Sherr, CEO ($1,554,825)
2. Andrea Hirsch, COO and GC ($1,219,398)
3. Stacey Milkovich, Chief Executive, Pro Tennis ($1,114,345)
4. Ed Neppl, CFO ($969,540)
5. Craig Morris, Chief Executive, Community Tennis and Youth ($859,353)
6. Kristen Coria, Chief Commercial Officer ($796,321)
7. Amy Westy, Chief Brand Officer ($775,563)
8. Martin Blackman, General Manager ($753,932)
9. Paul Maya, CTO ($700,331)
10. Marisa Grimes, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer ($550,288).***
Bonus
11. Staciellen Mischel, Senior Counsel, Tennis Integrity ($538,230)
***The USTA may want to keep a low-profile on #10 in light of Presidential Executive Order 14173 of January 21, 2025:
In part, “…A plan of specific steps or measures to deter DEI programs or principles (whether specifically denominated “DEI” or otherwise) that constitute illegal discrimination or preferences. As a part of this plan, each agency shall identify up to nine potential civil compliance investigations of publicly traded corporations, large non-profit corporations or associations, foundations with assets of 500 million dollars or more, State and local bar and medical associations, and institutions of higher education with endowments over 1 billion dollars;”
As of 2023. They don’t have to disclose 2024 until May 15 of this year unless they request an automatic six month extension then by Nov 15. So don’t expect 2024 disclosure until as late as Nov 15.
Parenthetical is total compensation (Base, Bonus and other).
1. Lewis Sherr, CEO ($1,554,825)
2. Andrea Hirsch, COO and GC ($1,219,398)
3. Stacey Milkovich, Chief Executive, Pro Tennis ($1,114,345)
4. Ed Neppl, CFO ($969,540)
5. Craig Morris, Chief Executive, Community Tennis and Youth ($859,353)
6. Kristen Coria, Chief Commercial Officer ($796,321)
7. Amy Westy, Chief Brand Officer ($775,563)
8. Martin Blackman, General Manager ($753,932)
9. Paul Maya, CTO ($700,331)
10. Marisa Grimes, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer ($550,288).***
Bonus
11. Staciellen Mischel, Senior Counsel, Tennis Integrity ($538,230)
***The USTA may want to keep a low-profile on #10 in light of Presidential Executive Order 14173 of January 21, 2025:
In part, “…A plan of specific steps or measures to deter DEI programs or principles (whether specifically denominated “DEI” or otherwise) that constitute illegal discrimination or preferences. As a part of this plan, each agency shall identify up to nine potential civil compliance investigations of publicly traded corporations, large non-profit corporations or associations, foundations with assets of 500 million dollars or more, State and local bar and medical associations, and institutions of higher education with endowments over 1 billion dollars;”
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RSJfan
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Yes. But not for the overpaid cushy positions. Plenty of low-paid USO seasonal work.
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Better_Call_Raul
Legend
The USTA is classified as a non-profit organization with approximately 2000 employees.
The USTA built and owns The Billie Jean King Tennis Center in NYC, the site of the U.S. Open. The USTA runs the U.S. Open.
The U.S. Open is its primary Cash Cow constituting over 90% of its operating revenue.
Employee salaries must be "reasonable" or else USTA risks losing its non-profit status.
The USTA built and owns The Billie Jean King Tennis Center in NYC, the site of the U.S. Open. The USTA runs the U.S. Open.
The U.S. Open is its primary Cash Cow constituting over 90% of its operating revenue.
Employee salaries must be "reasonable" or else USTA risks losing its non-profit status.
USTA 2024 Revenue Breakdown
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Bartelby
Bionic Poster
At one stage many years ago the CEO of the USTA was getting 9 million, which would be beyond mission-aligned even today.
The USTA is classified as a non-profit organization with approximately 2000 employees.
The USTA built and owns The Billie Jean King Tennis Center in NYC, the site of the U.S. Open. The USTA runs the U.S. Open.
The U.S. Open is its primary Cash Cow constituting over 90% of its operating revenue.
Employee salaries must be "reasonable" or else USTA risks losing its non-profit status.
USTA 2024 Revenue Breakdown
Better_Call_Raul
Legend
Public scrutiny and outrage brought those obscene salaries down. Note that The Pope draws no salary. The POTUS donates his salary to charity.
The laws require full disclosure and transparency by this non-profit bloated bureaucracy. Tennis Australia= 700 employees. USTA = 2000 employees.
Do tell us the compensation of the CEO of the non-profit Tennis Australia. Your favourite Craig Tiley.
If that info is even disclosed by Tennis Australia.
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RSJfan
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For my fav lazy Raul:Public scrutiny and outrage brought those obscene salaries down. Note that The Pope draws no salary. The POTUS donates his salary to charity.
The laws require full disclosure and transparency by this non-profit bloated bureaucracy. Tennis Australia= 700 employees. USTA = 2000 employees.
Do tell us the compensation of the CEO of the non-profit Tennis Australia. Your favourite Craig Tiley.
If that info is even disclosed by Tennis Australia.
For the fiscal year ending 9-2023 and reported 8-15-2024:
Tiley earned $2,347,290 compensation ($1,276,798 base + $1,070,492 bonus) + $52,894 other compensation. This excludes any kickbacks made by your fav Egg for assisting Egg with visa issues, favorable draws or match times.
Of possible interest, Lleyton Hewitt earned $350,486 + $36,959 as Davis Cup Captain, which made him 9th highest compensated employee.
These amounts are in US dollars.
I’m not sure who or what your first sentence is responding to but “public scrutiny and outrage” did not bring USTA comp. down.
I’d have to look back for specific numbers but it generally looks like it’s gone up nicely for all concerned.Whenever we talk numbers it brings back fond memories of the Covid years and your struggle to grasp debt service coverage ratio and related utter bewilderment as to how the USTA could maintain its stellar credit rating with a no fans USO.
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Better_Call_Raul
Legend
$9 million total compensation, not a salary, but outrageous nevertheless for a non-profit.
The USTA annual membership fee is $50 and has attracted only an unimpressive 500,000 USTA league memberships (people balk at the high cost of membership fees).
This huge compensation could have been used instead to bring in millions of new league players.
Let's remember that the USTA non-profit mission statement is to supposedly grow league tennis. Not to enrich fatcats.
The USTA annual membership fee is $50 and has attracted only an unimpressive 500,000 USTA league memberships (people balk at the high cost of membership fees).
This huge compensation could have been used instead to bring in millions of new league players.
Let's remember that the USTA non-profit mission statement is to supposedly grow league tennis. Not to enrich fatcats.
Former USTA CEO Kantarian received more than $9M in 2008
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- U.S. Tennis Association tax forms show that former CEO of professional tennis Arlen Kantarian received more than $9 million in total
www.si.com
Former USTA CEO Kantarian received more than $9M in 2008
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- U.S. Tennis Association tax forms show that former CEO of professional tennis Arlen Kantarian received more than $9 million in total
www.si.com
Key Points from the Article
- Compensation Details: Arlen Kantarian’s $9 million package included a base salary, a substantial bonus, and deferred compensation accrued over his tenure. The exact breakdown isn’t specified, but the figure dwarfed typical non-profit CEO pay.
- Context: Kantarian’s pay was for 2008, his last year, suggesting the $9 million may include a severance or retirement package, common in executive transitions but controversial for non-profits.
- Criticism: Non-profit experts, like Daniel Borochoff of the American Institute of Philanthropy, called the pay “way out of line,” arguing it diverted resources from the USTA’s mission to grow tennis. A volunteer and a low-paid coach expressed shock, indicating grassroots concern.
- USTA’s Defense: The USTA justified the pay, stating it was set by an independent compensation committee and benchmarked against similar organizations. Kantarian’s role in growing US Open revenue was cited as a rationale.
- Economic Climate: Published during the Great Recession, the article notes heightened public sensitivity to executive pay, referencing other non-profits (e.g., Museum of Modern Art’s $2.7 million director pay amid staff cuts) and corporate scandals.
- Comparative Pay: The article contrasts Kantarian’s $9 million with the United States Golf Association’s top executive ($600,000) and the WTA Tour’s CEO ($1.2 million), highlighting the USTA’s outlier status.
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RSJfan
Hall of Fame
I recall that payment — it received a lot of attention — and w/o reviewing the article I think it was part of his Golden Parachute when all his “deferred comp” became due and, I believe, it was tied to revenue numbers which he easily beat. In fact, we may go so far as to point to him for the initial and relentless drive to squeeze every possible dollar out of tournament attendees. Every profit seeking entity should take a lesson from the tax exempt USTA.
Former USTA CEO Kantarian received more than $9M in 2008
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- U.S. Tennis Association tax forms show that former CEO of professional tennis Arlen Kantarian received more than $9 million in totalKey Points from the Article
- Compensation Details: Arlen Kantarian’s $9 million package included a base salary, a substantial bonus, and deferred compensation accrued over his tenure. The exact breakdown isn’t specified, but the figure dwarfed typical non-profit CEO pay.
- Context: Kantarian’s pay was for 2008, his last year, suggesting the $9 million may include a severance or retirement package, common in executive transitions but controversial for non-profits.
- Criticism: Non-profit experts, like Daniel Borochoff of the American Institute of Philanthropy, called the pay “way out of line,” arguing it diverted resources from the USTA’s mission to grow tennis. A volunteer and a low-paid coach expressed shock, indicating grassroots concern.
- USTA’s Defense: The USTA justified the pay, stating it was set by an independent compensation committee and benchmarked against similar organizations. Kantarian’s role in growing US Open revenue was cited as a rationale.
- Economic Climate: Published during the Great Recession, the article notes heightened public sensitivity to executive pay, referencing other non-profits (e.g., Museum of Modern Art’s $2.7 million director pay amid staff cuts) and corporate scandals.
- Comparative Pay: The article contrasts Kantarian’s $9 million with the United States Golf Association’s top executive ($600,000) and the WTA Tour’s CEO ($1.2 million), highlighting the USTA’s outlier status.
$23 Honey Dueces. $100 for six Chicken Nuggets.
At the U.S. Open, a Quest for $100 Chicken Nuggets
The tennis tournament is known for upscale offerings, but a new box of six “golden” nuggets drew a covetous crowd, and plenty of attention online.
Anyway, like I said public outrage did not bring down compensation.
One of the benefits of this type of non-public member organization is you don’t answer to stockholders let alone the public. That guy managed to cut a deal when they brought him over based on delivering massive revenue numbers, which he did. The base salaries and bonuses I’m pretty sure have have gone up for the most highly compensated employees, with or without that particular deal. But feel free to check the numbers yourself.Also, the USTA mission is not to “grow league tennis.” It’s “TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE GROWTH OF TENNIS AS A MEANS OF HEALTHFUL RECREATION AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.” I don’t know exactly what that means or whether growing league tennis furthers that mission but I agree it’s not to maximize executive compensation or maximize either revenue or profits for that matter.
For calendar year 2023, USTA reported 954 employees and 500 volunteers.
For calendar year 2022, Tennis Australia reported 3,852 employees and 1,650 volunteers.
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Bartelby
Bionic Poster
Your analysis is, as usual, laughable. Leaders should always draw a salary and nothing but a salary in a lawful and transparent manner. Tennis Australia is a model in this regard.
Public scrutiny and outrage brought those obscene salaries down. Note that The Pope draws no salary. The POTUS donates his salary to charity.
The laws require full disclosure and transparency by this non-profit bloated bureaucracy. Tennis Australia= 700 employees. USTA = 2000 employees.
Do tell us the compensation of the CEO of the non-profit Tennis Australia. Your favourite Craig Tiley.
If that info is even disclosed by Tennis Australia.
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Daniel Andrade
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who's J???
J011yroger
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Daniel Andrade
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