Our Board Members
Jennifer Plahuta
Treasurer
Tennis
Hi, I'm Jennifer Plahuta, and have served on the board for nine years. In 1990 my husband and I moved to Grand Marais to run a motel.
After 27 years we retired and are now pursuing our interests.
Tennis is one of my favorite activities, especially at the start of the season. The snowbirds trickle back, the rest of us emerge from the snow banks, and we meet under the sun for stress-free camaraderie. I want to help spread the joy of tennis.
Patrick O’Neil
Secretary
Tennis
3 years
Tennis is a great way to get out and enjoy being outside with others. I enjoy serving on the board to help provide opportunities for others and to enjoy racket sports in Cook County.
Kyle Oberg
Facilities Manager
Tennis
Racquet Sport of Choice: Tennis (however, known to occasionally wield a pickleball paddle)
Years on Board: 3 years?
Quote: I love and appreciate that American decathlete and two-time Olympic champion, Ashton Eaton recognizes tennis as the most athletically demanding sport after the decathlon...a great compliment and testament to one of the greatest games!
Calvin Konop
Pickleball
New board Member
Calvin has always had an inclination and appreciation for racket sports, and have played tennis, pickleball, badminton, table tennis, and racquetball over the years. He played pickleball first in high school gym class and loved it; he rediscovered pickleball in 2024 and fell in love all over again. After becoming more involved in the pickleball community, he wanted to give back by serving on the CCTPA board. Look for him on the pickleball courts, and reach out if you want to learn how to play.
Katelyn Rice
Tennis
New board Member
Tennis is a sport I’ve played since I was young and continued playing throughout my college career at St. Scholastica.
Tennis has been a consistent part of my life, and being on the board allows me to stay connected to the game in a meaningful way. I value the opportunity to contribute to the organization and help support its ongoing development and success.
Bob Pranis
Pickleball
Vice President
PhD Chemistry/Biochemistry, worked in industry for an immunodiagnostic company, 3M company and then my own company.
I am a long time participant in sports such as power volleyball, handball, racquetball, running, XC skiing, canoeing, and kayaking. Hobbies include photography, fused glass art, swing dancing, and bread baking.
I have been a permanent resident of Grand Marais since 2006. I have been playing pickleball since 2016. As my body ages I find that I need to find sports that gives me a great workout and that my body can tolerate. Pickleball fits that bill with the fast action, good exercise and good friends.
I have been on the CCTPA board since 2019.