Board Members
Richard Shapiro B.A. Tufts University, Magna cum Laude, Ph.D. Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver. Returned to Tufts after receiving doctorate to teach and coach. Started the collegiate Squash program, both men and women, and within six years the men’s squash team had a number 5 national ranking. Moved to San Diego entering the business world and became the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a food manufacturing company. Played competitive squash for 30 years, representing United States in international competition. Involved with numerous educational, community, and social service programs as well as long-term involvement with SquashBusters.
Laurie Itkin B.S. University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. Director of Government Affairs for Leap Wireless and Cricket. Previously manager for state government affairs for Sprint, telecommunications policy advisor to Oregon governor, and a policy specialist for the National Conference of State Legislatures in Washington, D.C. Avid and enthusiastic squash player.
Victor Canto B.Sc from MIT, Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago. Founder and Chairman of La Jolla Economics. Also Founder and Chief Investment Officer of La Jolla Investment Management and Allison Street Advisors. Former Professor at University of Southern California. Authored, edited, or co-edited a number of books, and has numerous articles pulbished in many of the leading economic journals.
Greg Scherman B.A. University of California, San Diego. President of San Diego Squash, the only fully-dedicated squash sport facility in southern California, avid and successful squash player who learned the sport after giving up his cycling career. Level 1 U.S. certified squash coach. President of The Scherman Energy Group, and Managing Member of La Jolla Exploration, L.L.C.
Blair Sadler [Treasurer] B.A. Amherst College, J.D. University of Pennsylvania. President Emeiritus of the Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center in San Diego after serving as President and CEO from 1980-2006. He currently serves as a Senior Fellow at the Institue for Healthcare Improvement and as a faculty member of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He is currently serving as the Treasurer of the US Squash and as a member of the Executive Committee of the US Squash Board.
Palmer Page B.A. University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. Worked at IBM for 30 years. First CEO of the United States Squash Racquets Association. Holder of three national squash titles, serves on the boards of City Squash and SquashEmpower.
Susanne Scherman B.A. history and psychology at UCSD, MA in history at UCSD, SDSU teaching program graduate. During and after college Susanne worked in advertising and public relations. She later found an interest in nutrition and fitness and became a Certified Fitness Trainer. An avid practitioner of the Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do, Susanne earned her Cho Dan (first degree black belt) this year. She acts as general support staff and Secretary of the board.
Paula Noell University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA ‘74. Surf City Squash, Board member. University of North Carolina Honors Program, Advisory Board. The Bishop’s School Parents of Alumni, Executive Board. Circle of Angels, Founding Member (women's philanthropy group in Rancho Santa Fe). Grew up in North Carolina. Worked briefly in retailing in Washington, DC until starting a family. She has also lived in Pittsburgh, Boston, Baltimore, and now San Diego for 8 years.
Neil Harvey Bachelor of Education Degree in Human Movement Studies and Maths. A Former professional squash player and coach, Neil reached a world ranking of 14 as a player, winning four European Championship team medals. He also served as the coach of Peter Nicol, who held the men’s professional world #1 ranking for several years. He was awarded the prestigious Mussabini Medal for coaches. Neil has a passion for travel (particularly Spain), meeting people and helping youngsters achieve their dreams through his work in squash and with the Coalition for Kids youth organization in Canada, as well as the Polish Childrens Fantasy Foundation for terminally ill children.
