USTA CEO & Exec Dir Gordon Smith To Retire At End Of '19

USTA CEO & Exec Dir Gordon Smith announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2019. Smith is the organization's longest-tenured top executive, with leadership dating back to November '07. He oversaw the significant growth of the U.S. Open, and gross revenue nearly doubled during his tenure and attendance is at record levels. The USTA will begin a search for a new CEO by first identifying a search firm by March. USTA Board Chair & President Patrick Galbraith will lead the USTA in selecting that firm, joined by Board members Katrina Adams and Tommy Ho. Smith has been asked to assist in the search process (USTA).