BOARD OF DIRECTORS
At Pickleball University, our passionate Leadership Team is committed to creating an exceptional experience for every player. They help oversee the care of our courts and facilities, guide event planning, and support the efforts of the many amazing volunteers and members who help bring it all to life. Thanks to their dedication, Pickleball University is more than just a place to play—it’s a vibrant, welcoming community.
Thomas Frechette
PRESIDENT
Tom grew up in Tupper Lake, NY. He has 3 children & 6 grandchildren. He retired in 2020 from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation where he was a Nuclear Operator and moved to Vero beach. While exploring this beautiful beach community he found this great pickleball club and was drawn into the game immediately. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful facility to enjoy every day.
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Loretta Potts
VICE PRESIDENT
Loretta graduated from the University of California, Davis Veterinary School and owned a mixed animal practice in California. After 25 years she sold the practice and moved to Utila, Honduras, with her husband, Rodger. They established a free spay and neuter clinic while working to become dive masters and swimming with whale sharks.
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After 12 years, they moved back to the US and Vero Beach was the perfect area. They started playing pickleball at Pocahontas in 2018 and now works part-time at Dr. Dans Animal Hospital. She feels a strong bond to PBU for instruction and support and wants to give back to the club that helped them advance in the sport.
Henry Habgood
TREASURER
Henry came to Vero from Wilton, CT after spending 15 years working in the NY/CT area as a Financial Advisor. He finally came to his senses three years ago and moved down to Vero, where he took up pickleball at Pocahontas and has been playing ever since.
He works in town at Washburn Capital, but in his free time he is either playing pickleball on the North courts or spending time with his wife and two young children.
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Margaretta Andrews
SECRETARY
Margaretta Andrews lived on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts for 45 years year-round, working and volunteering primarily in the nonprofit world. She retired in 2024 after serving as the Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Nantucket, and now spends half the year in Vero and half in Nantucket.
A member of PBU since 2023, Margaretta enjoys playing as much pickleball as she can, between other activities, and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, two grown daughters and three grandchildren. She is looking forward to serving on the Board of such a vibrant welcoming club!
Mary Chappelle
DIRECTOR
Mary is from Cincinnati, Ohio and enjoys spending the winter months at her home in Vero Beach. She has two grown sons and three grandchildren.
Mary has been a member of PBU since 2021 and is excited to serve on the board of such a great club!
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Bob O’leary
DIRECTOR
Bob O’Leary is a Vero Beach resident, an attorney admitted in New York and Florida, retired 30 years as elected Judge in New York.
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Bob plays on the south courts and has played pickleball for 3 years. He spends winters in Vero Beach and summers in Schroon Lake, NY.
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Dave Caswell
DIRECTOR
Dave was born in Rhode Island. After high school graduation he joined the Air Force and served 4 years.
In 1980, he moved to Maine, where he met his wife. While in Maine, Dave earned his Pilot's License and a plumbing and heating license.
Dave and his wife built a hospitality business over the next 20 years. When they sold their
business, they moved to Vero Beach. Soon after, Dave joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary, where he flew missions for the Coast Guard for 15 years.
Dave was among the first of 30 people to join PBU where he has done maintenance and served on past boards.
Dave continues to enjoy playing pickleball, golf and doing projects in his home woodworking shop.