Our Team

JoAnn Myers

JoAnn Myers is the founder of The American Professional Tennis League (APTL), a for-profit professional sports league, and The Curlew Institute, an independent nonprofit whose flagship program is Where’s Your Racquet?. A principled leader with deep commitment to equity and community access in sports, currently driving a $5.7M capital raise to launch APTL franchises in 2027.

CEO & Co-Founder

Jordan Myers

Jordan Myers is a former elite soccer goalkeeper who personally embodies the “re-emerging athlete” concept — that high-performance athletes aged overlooked by traditional tours, are now finding their competitive edge despite a late start.

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Co-Founder & Brand Ambassador

Commissioner

Paul Fontana

Paul Fontana brings 40 years of experience with the USTA and RSPA, and is the Founder of the nonprofit program, Where’s Your Racquet?. His Wilson Advisory Staff connections and deep tennis industry relationships are critical to APTL’s league credibility and equipment partnerships.

Michael Futch

Michael serves as the APTL's Strategic Advisor and Market Development Lead for Indianapolis — APTL's flagship founding market and home of the 2026 proof of concept events and activations. He provides local corporate and civic introductions, supports the capital raise launch event, and brings credibility and connectivity to the APTL's most immediate operational priorities.

Strategic Advisor

John W. Griffin brings 25 years of experience in coaching, player development including ODP (Olympic Development Program), as well as league and tournament management & development. Deeply connected within the Midwest and Indianapolis sports community, John’s ability to translate proven soccer league and tournament models into the professional tennis environment supports disciplined growth, community engagement, and long-term league sustainability.

VP of League & Player Development

John W. Griffin

Rhonda Hale

Rhonda Hale serves as Financial Advisor to the APTL, providing strategic guidance on capital raising, financial modeling, and long-term fiscal sustainability. Her work informs the league’s capital strategy, including the evaluation of funding scenarios, deployment of resources across league and franchise operations, and assessment of financial readiness at each stage of expansion. 

Financial Advisor