Farewell, Maggie Meyer

A new adventure awaits Maggie Meyer, Administrative Coordinator for the USTA Intermountain Section, but exactly what that looks like is somewhat of a mystery – which suits her just fine.

Turning 70-years young soon and joining her retired husband, John, for a life with more leisure, she said they are planning on seeing places they haven’t been and returning to places they haven’t seen in a long time. “We’d like to go back to Yellowstone where we had our honeymoon 49 years ago,” she said, excited to see how things have changed.

Starting tennis playing leagues and then working for both the CTA and eventually exclusively for USTA Intermountain for the last 26 years, Maggie said it’s the people she’s met and interacted with that she will miss the most.

“I’ve had the chance to meet the most wonderful people,” she explained of the six executive directors, board members, coaches and volunteers she’s work with over the years. “People in tennis have been so positive and optimistic,” she said adding that it wasn’t always easy being part of the many projects and programs needed to grow tennis in the Intermountain Section. Wearing many hats throughout the years, she said one particular project, helping to implement Touch Tone Tennis which was a way to register for tournaments via the phone, was one example of the administrative headaches that made her job both challenging and interesting.

Rob Scott, USTA Intermountain Section Executive Director, explains how much Maggie’s meant to the team. “Maggie has been the glue that holds most of the ITA family together for 20 years. Her institutional knowledge is greater than most,” he said. He also said that she will be deeply missed because of who she is. “Maggie’s work ethic is beyond reproach and her quiet sense of humor makes coming to the office fun!”

What interests Maggie the most now is the precious time that she will have to spend with her beloved family including, son John Jr., and grandsons Jeremy, 19, and Nicholas, 15. In terms of activities, she definitely sees more yoga mats in her future, and is open to other things that might be a good use of time.

And while Maggie reflects fondly on a rewarding career with wonderful people, she’s ready to get closer to home and to spend her days with her family and new friends. “I’m ready for the next phase of my life,” she said.  

Story by Katie Newell/High FIVE, Colorado Tennis