Meet the Team
Executive Team
T. J. Baumbaugh
Commissioner, President of the Board of Directors
T. J. Baumbaugh is a former professional player whose career evolved from player, to player representative, to the LPRT Executive Team. She continues to play indoor and now outdoor racquetball, while working to help grow the sport. T. J. earned a BS in Kinesiology from Penn State University and is a Master Fitness Trainer in McLean, Va.
Dr. Tim Baghurst
Head Commentator
Dr. Tim Baghurst is a Professor and Director of FSU COACH at Florida State University. A sports science researcher and author, he also mentors athletes and coaches through his company Sports Performance Consulting.
Jerry J. Josey Jr.
IT Director
Jerry “J.” Josey Jr is an I.T. consultant and forever an entrepreneur. As the president of the South Carolina Racquetball Association he has run over 30 events including the Sweet Carolina Open LPRT Grand Slam. Racquetball and Pickleball are a family affair for J and his passion for growing those sports has evolved from a hobby to a complete lifestyle. He is a proud alumni of the great University of South Carolina.
Contributors
Todd Boss
Contributor
Todd Boss is the creator and maintainer of ProRacquetballStats.com, the online historical reference site and match database for professional and major amateur tours. He was a long-time teaching pro in Arlington, VA, helped found the state organization in Virginia, and served on the USAR Board of Directors from 2020-2024. He has written about the sport for decades, contributing content about the pro tours and for USAR, IRF, WOR, Racquetball Magazine, and to the US Open. He also serves as a guest broadcaster for livestreams. When not working in racquetball, he works as a Database Solutions Consultant. He resides in Richmond, VA.
Jeffrey "JT" Thompson
Production Technical Director
An obsessive collector of all things racquetball, JT shares his opinions on issues facing racquetball organizations/tournaments via jt-rb.com, documents tournament broadcasts and racquetball facilities at DailyRacquetball.com, and provides independent broadcasting services to court sports events via BroadcastRacquetball.com and CourtSports.tv.
Maria Paz Riquelme
Contributor – Social Media
Maria Paz Riquelme is a professional player and fitness coach from Cali, Colombia.
Board of Directors
Justin Carpenter
Treasurer
Justin Carpenter's passion for racquetball began with competitive play as a founding member of the Temple University Racquetball Team. He previously served on the ECRC leadership team and currently acts as a tournament director for the annual "LPRT At The Beach" tournament. Working as a Nuclear Engineer, Justin strives to bring an analytical approach to foster growth of the LPRT and the sport of racquetball, ensuring future generations, including his daughters, can experience the camaraderie and competition that racquetball offers.
JD Shelton
Board Member
JD Shelton is an avid racquetball player and retired Air Force veteran. He earned a BS in Management as well as BA and MA degrees in History. He spent time on the USAR Board of Directors and is currently on the USAR Rules Committee. He also serves as a board member on the Commonwealth of Virginia Racquetball Association. JD and his wife Megan, also a racquetball player, live in Virginia with their five children and two dogs, where he collects guitars, shoes, and LEGOs.
Jennifer Saunders
Board Member
Jen is an 18 year veteran of Racquetball Canada’s national team. Her first women's professional tournament was the 1997 US Open. Jen was a regular on the tour throughout her career finishing in the top 10 three times prior to retiring from competitive racquetball in 2019. In addition to her experience as an elite athlete, Jen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Activity and Sport Studies.
Jen also has a wealth of experience in sport administration through her work as the High Performance Director with Racquetball Canada and her involvement in hosting national events.
Sandy Rios
Secretary
Kelani Lawrence
Player Representative
Kelani is a professional player from Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
Cristina Amaya
Player Representative
Cristina is professional athlete from Cali, Colombia who has been playing the pro tour for more than 10 years. She wants to help the tour reach its full potential.