New Coordinator - USTA Official's Dept.

From Rich Kaufman:

I wanted to update you on the position of Coordinator for the Officials Department.

Please join me in welcoming Julio Echavarria as the new Coordinator for the USTA Officials Department. Julio has been with the USTA Pro Circuit Department, headed by Brian Earley, for the past seven years. In addition to his position as Coordinator with the Pro Circuit Department, Julio has been an important part of the USTA Professional Division, working in Credentials at the US OPEN and at Davis Cup and FedCup Ties. In addition, he has worked closely with me on many projects related to the Officials Department and the US OPEN and he is very aware and current with many of our activities. With his background in the Professional Division and his involvement with a variety of programs with the Officials Department, we are extremely fortunate to have Julio’s skills and knowledge now with us.

There will be some time needed for transition as Julio winds down with the Pro Circuit Department and moves over to the Officials Department. He is involved with Davis Cup coming up very soon and he will be involved with training the person who will take over his position with the Pro Circuit Department. Until Julio is with us full time, please continue to address any concerns or questions to me until the transition period ends by mid to late March. We will keep you updated on this transition and we will post this announcement to all officials in the Officials Department Newsletter and the Officials Webpage when the transition period is nearly complete and Julio is prepared to take on the day to day activities as Coordinator.

Thanks.
Rich Kaufman
Director of Officials, USTA