Eric Andrus

6/2006 

I live in Auburn with my wife Chris and cat Bear. I was born in Roseville in 1970, and grew up in Lincoln. My table tennis experience is limited with about two years of casual play under my belt. My other hobbies include: kayaking, building computers, fantasy sports, watching the SF Giants, and playing poker.

Tim Aquino

6/2006 

Club co-founder and current president. I am a Bay Area transplant residing in Meadow Vista. I am a retired corporate controller and have been playing table tennis on and off for many years. I enjoy the pace of the game and the camaraderie of the players. Other interests include travel, tennis, woodworking, remodeling our home and an occassional poker game.

Greg Cehan

6/2006 

Club co-founder and current vice president. I live in Meadow Vista and for 24 yrs have had a private practice in Ear, Nose and Throat. I have enjoyed starting the club and watching it grow. Other interests include snowboarding, cycling, unicyling, tennis, swimming, running, trampoline, in-line skating, canoeing, hiking, singing, dancing and reading.

Micah Chavez

11/2006 

I live in Nevada city and have been playing Table Tennis for 4 years. I find that one of the factors in improving my game comes from playing the very different styles of many of my opponents. I also enjoy baseball, soccer, softball and cycling.

Rick Close

6/2006 

I live in Auburn and employed by Davey Tree as a certified arborist. I have played table tennis, off and on, for 25 years. I also enjoy golf, sailing and helping with my daughter’s sports.

Mark Copeland

11/2006 

I currently live in Sacramento with my wife and son. I am a native Californian, born in Fresno and living mostly in the Bay area where I graduated from U.C. Berkeley. I have been playing Table Tennis between 4 and 5 years, during which I have been able to play in 4 USATT National tournaments.

Tom Douglas

6/2006 

I am currently the Placer high school music director but soon will be moving to the same position at Springview middle school in Rocklin. My claim to fame in Table Tennis is being the two time champion of the H.I.P.P.O (Hawaiian Island Ping Pong Organization) tournament held each June at Scicon in the hills above Tulare, Ca.

Paula Dwelly

6/2006 

I reside in Colfax and have a private practice as a marriage and family therapist. I have played table tennis since I was 12 and regulary since last year. I also enjoy tennis and feel that each keeps me fit for the other.

Tim Frank

6/2006 

I have been living at Sun City Lincoln Hills for five years. I started playing Table Tennis shortly after moving from Southern Calif. My hobby is working for Boeing from home; I maintain a computer system that keeps track of all the parts on the Space Station.

Vir Gaerlan

12/2006 

I live in Michigan but currrently residing in Roseville. I played table tennis quite intensely during my teenage years and have just recently returned to the sport. I very much enjoy the competitive nature of the game. I am also an active member of the National Rifle Association and a NRA certified firearms instructor.

Mike Giangreco

11/2006 

As a new member of the club, I squeeze table tennis among a career in the media business; an intense love of wine (and it’s consumption); and an on again/off again long term affair with golf.

Jeff Graden

11/2006 

I live in South Auburn and just minutes away from the club, which allows me to play frequently. After a 25-year layoff, Rick Close who is coincidently a club member and neighbor reintroduced me to Table Tennis. I am enjoying playing against all the different styles and abilities. I also enjoy mountain biking and various winter sports. I have just become acquainted with disk golf and look forward to making improvements in this sport as well.

Chebu Herrick

6/2006 

I reside in Auburn and am a Placer County employee. I have been playing Table Tennis for about a year and enjoy the friendly competition and camaraderie. Other interests include running and soccer.

Bill Indreboe

6/2006 

I was born and raised in Oakland, Ca and now live in rural unincorporated Placer County above Auburn. I started playing table tennis at the recreation center at a young age and the age of 49 (which I have been for less than 24 hours at time of this writing) I am still playing table tennis at a city recreation center, only this time in Auburn, Ca. I moved up here in 2003 with my wife, 2 sons, 2 dogs and 7 indoor cats to engage in one of my favorite hobbies - fishing. Most of my leisure time is spent either fishing, working in the yard where I raise Xmas trees (for fun, friends and family) or doing things with the great new friends we've met up in the area, many from the table tennis club.

John Jensen

6/2006 

I live in Sun City, Lincoln Hills. I am a retired dentist having practiced in So. Lake Tahoe for 30 yrs. I have played Table Tennis for 70 years. Other interests include golf.

Phil Joffe

6/2006 

I began playing table tennis growing up in N.Y. at the age of five. I played competitively at the national level until the age of 13. I have not improved since. Today, I enjoy the game although sometimes my emotions get the best of me. Most important however, is the number of new people I have met and played. So many new faces and new friends. "Bravo" to table tennis.

Bill Kochenderfer

11/2006 

I am a two year resident of Auburn. After 25 years, including a 20 year break, I am still trying to successfully return loops. It has been a great pleasure to meet the Auburn players and restart my game.

Ron Mallory

6/2006 

I am a twenty three year resident of the Auburn area. I am currently selling real estate for Prudential Ca. Realty. Besides table tennis I also enjoy riding a Harley Davidson.

Dave Mead

11/2006 

Regarding my profile, As I have not ever seen it from the side, the best I can guess is that it is pretty much the same as from the front—pear shaped—over weight—old and bald. I have to play table tennis against all the younger skinny guys overflowing with energy and exciting hair. Most people play table tennis after work for exercise. In my case, it’s the other way around. I lay block, stone or brick all day, maybe pour a few truck loads of concrete and then I play table tennis for relaxation. At least I keep thinking that’s what it’s for. As it usually turns out, the players at Auburn club won’t let me relax. I might as well have stayed to pour another load of concrete.

Gerry Mifsud

6/2006 

I am currently Secretary for the club. I have been a resident of Auburn for twenty years. I am a chef, recently turned barber and also a single dad. I am an avid table tennis player who brings a fiery finesse with a touch of drama. My other interests are cooking and Texas Holdem tournaments.

Joe Mifsud

6/2006 

I have been a resident of Auburn for 10 yrs. I am currently a sophomore at Placer high school. I have played Table Tennis for 4 yrs. and enjoy the friendly competition. My other interests include track and field discus throwing and a friendly pick up game of basketball.

Don Moran

6/2006 

I live in North Auburn & am retired from Emergency Medicine. I have been playing table tennis, very intermittently, for 50+ years. Computer, hiking, travel & yard are other activities.

Brian Nakashgi

11/2006 

I am a life long resident of Newcastle for 17 years and a senior at Del Oro high school. I enjoy table tennis because it is fun and competitive and a game that all my friends can play. I also play for the ladies. My other interests are soccer and snowboarding.

Ricky Pisanu

11/2006 

I‘ve lived in Auburn for 8 years. Table tennis is an awesome activity that really puts me in the moment. There are wonderful benefits in being in the moment. Playing the game is a healthy coping strategy for life’s challenges that gives you a chance to get away. So come and get away from the daily grind and let’s play some “ping pong” or table tennis, whichever you please! My other interests are social work, adventure enthusiast, soccer and other outdoor activities.

Jerry Sacks

6/2006 

I currently reside in Del Webb Sun City Lincoln Hills, Lincoln Ca. I am a retired real estate investor and I have been playing table tennis since age 5. Other interests are: Traveling, cruising, sports, and poker.

Larry Scott

1/2008 

I live in Grass Valley and am a photographer. I am also a Table Tennis coach and USATT certified. I have been playing since Jan 1999. I enjoy the game because it is great for the mind, provides a great aerobic work out and great place for camaraderie.

Stan Seely

11/2006 

I am a resident of Newcastle and just recently joined the Auburn Table Tennis Club. Having retired from the communications industry, I now have time to pursue my interests in tennis, golf, bowling and, of course, table tennis.

Tom Spesick

6/2006 

I've been an Auburn area resident since 1978, living in Cool since 1999. I'm Production Manager at Mydax, a custom refrigeration system manufacturer in Auburn. I have been playing table tennis for about 16 years. Other interests include weight lifting, pinball & classic arcade game collecting, football and most sports.

Tyler Spesick

6/2006 

I live in Cool and attend Placer High School in Auburn. I practice Table Tennis with my dad on weekends. I enjoy the game because it is competitive and fun. Another interest of mine is paintballing.

Mel Starkey

6/2006 

Currently 70 years young, retired and residing in Sun City Roseville. I started  playing table tennis with a friend at a Los Angeles city park while in high school and had not played since until 3 years ago when I joined the Sun City Roseville Table Tennis Club. I currently play 6 days each week, 3 days doubles & 3 days singles for both physical exercise and mental focus. My goal is to improve my play for competitive tournaments. My other interests are fishing, both fresh and salt water & chess.

Don Straits

6/2006 

Put a racquet in my hand and I am a happy camper. I love table tennis, racquetball and tennis. I enjoy all other sports as well. I am also an avid camper, hiker, biker, and fisherman. I love anything that gets me outdoors where I can be a part of all that wildlife and the wilderness have to offer. I have three great lab mixes that join me in all my adventures. To keep the bill collectors away, I help top corporate executives around the nation find new challenging jobs. I have a passion for my work and it gives me great satisfaction. I really enjoy life and all that it has to offer.

George Tilton

11/2006 

I have been living in the Auburn area for four years. I am 17 years old and attend Del Oro high school (home of the Golden Eagles). I love to play baseball, work on cars and play table tennis. Some play for the money, some play for the ladies…I play purely for the love of the sport.

Brian Vagg

6/2006 

Currently living in Auburn and a lifetime resident of Placer County. I played Table Tennis as a kid but only competitively since 1999. Since joining the club, I look forward to all my matches.

Andy Wilcox

6/2006 

I live in Southern California. I am married with a 3 year old daughter. I work for American Airlines and have been playing Table Tennis for about a year. I enjoy playing because it’s much like tennis on a small court. I also enjoy wakeboarding, R/C airplanes, cars, boats and tennis.