Below are bios of our fearless leaders…
Liz Hydes, President
Anne-Marie Jannuzzo, Director of Public Affairs
Martin Appel, Tournament Director
Amy Ayres, Assistant Tournament Director
Mark Danna, Member-at-Large
Napua Davoy, Gardening Coordinator
Roger Salzman, Ladder Manager
Joanie Schroeder, Maintenance and Facilities Coordinator
Daisy Siemon, Secretary/Treasurer
Liz Hydes
Liz moved to Morningside Heights in 1980 and immediately discovered the 119th Street tennis courts. After the courts were rebuilt in 1999, she was elected to serve as the Association's treasurer and became its president in 2004. Liz is also a member of the USTA/Eastern Metro Management Committee. As an all-around tennis enthusiast, she is delighted to be involved in preserving and maintaining our treasured oasis in Riverside Park.
Anne-Marie Jannuzzo
A Londoner, who grew up in Wimbledon, Anne-Marie came to live on the Upper West Side in 1991. Taking the organizational/fundraising skills she acquired in the West End theatre industry, she adapted them to nurture the 119ta (from black tie to tennis togs!) The result, the annual picnic since 2002 (although restraining order issued by hubby this year!) and the Tournament Reception & Presentation at Symposium Restuarant.
Martin Appel
Originally hailing from Brooklyn, our illustrious tournament director has lived close to the 119th street courts for over 35 years. A fixture at outdoor cafes up and down Morningside Heights, he is sometimes referred to as Don Marty.
Amy Ayres
Amy moved to the Upper West Side in 2002. Each year she has been spending more and more time at the 119th Street tennis courts. She works as an actuary consulting for retirement plans. She dreams of being able to play tennis every day.
Mark Danna
Born in Buffalo, NY, but an Upper West Sider since 1978, Mark is the board's most frequent presence at the 119th Street courts. (He played there some 150 days last year.) Mark writes word puzzles for a living and is a 3-time national Frisbee champion.
Napua Davoy
Composer/Playwright/Performer Napua Davoy's ongoing project is the garden at the tennis courts. Her two first jazzical plays, "Stella Rising" and "Miami" will soon be produced in NYC.
Roger Salzman
Roger Salzman was born and raised in NYC and recently returned here after a stint in Pittsburgh. Roger discovered the 119th street courts via Google Earth which was truly heaven sent. He spends time gardening at various sites, volunteering at Riverside Church and playing tennis.
Joanie Schroeder
Joanie has lived in the Upper West Side neighborhood all her life, and is one of those 'every day, all year round players'. After offering to make the first court dividers, she was swiftly recruited to the board of the 119ta. As maintenance and facilities coordinator, she is never without her wire cutters and center straps, quite a contrast to her evening work at Cafe des Artistes!
Daisy Siemon
Originally from Cincinnati, formerly of Riverside Drive, Daisy now lives on the Upper East Side but the 119th Street courts make the cross-town trip worth it. For the past four years, Daisy has been the Board's diligent secretary. She recently volunteered to also be our Treasurer. Daisy dreams of someday having a commanding serve.