Hall of Famer Stan Smith Named President of International Tennis Hall of Fame

Former world No. 1 tennis player and past US Open and Wimbledon champion Stan Smith has been named president of the Smith, who was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1987, will succeed legendary tennis player and 1970 Hall of Famer Tony Trabert, who has served as Hall of Fame president since 2001.

Trabert has been named a Life Trustee of the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to preserving the rich history of tennis. The appointment of Smith as president was announced on Friday, September 9 at the Hall of Fame's Annual Meeting in New York City. Also at the meeting, thirteen new directors were elected to the Board of Directors.

Former board members Jefferson T. Barnes, who is Of Counsel at the law firm of Watts, Tice and Skowronek; Alan Hassenfeld, chairman of the executive committee of Hasbro, Inc.; Kay Koplovitz, founder of USA Network and Chairman and CEO of Koplovitz & Co. LLC; and Thomas A. James, chairman of Raymond James Financial are all returning to the board.

In addition to President Stan Smith, the newly elected board members are Claudio Del Vecchio, chairman and CEO of Brooks Brothers; Guillaume de Ramel, director of FH Prince & Co.; Michael F. Goss, managing director and chief operating officer of Bain Capital, LLC; Frew McMillan, a ten-time Grand Slam champion in doubles and mixed doubles, who was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1992; Tim Phillips, former chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis Club; John J. Ross II, managing partner of Fidus Partners; Todd Traina, founder of Red Rover Films; and Gene Yoon, chairman and CEO Fila Korea Ltd.

"We are pleased to welcome Stan Smith, who is not only a great champion of the game, but also a dedicated supporter of tennis to the role of president. It is also a pleasure to welcome the new directors, all of whom bring an array of talent and expertise to the organization. Their active participation will be a tremendous resource for the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum as we strive to preserve the history of tennis and inspire its future," said Christopher E. Clouser, chairman of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. "Additionally, we are very pleased to name Tony Trabert a Life Trustee. Tony has done an outstanding job in the role of president for the past 10 years, and the organization has truly flourished with his guidance and leadership."

In addition to the new members of the Board of Directors and the election of Smith as president, the following officers were re-elected: Christopher E. Clouser as chairman, Donald L. Dell as vice chairman, Barbara A. Georgescu as vice chairman, Mark L. Stenning as chief executive officer, Nancy von Auersperg as treasurer and Peggy H. Woolard as secretary.

The new members of the Board of Directors will begin their terms immediately. Each will serve the organization in various capacities ranging from oversight of the extensive museum to development of the Hall of Fame's annual ATP World Tour tennis tournament and Hall of Fame induction programs, as well as in other important departments such as fundraising and marketing.