EVY GILLIN, GENERAL MANAGER
As an Oregon Duck graduate in Recreation Management and minor in Business, she returned to the valley in 1980 as Physical Director at the YMCA and then joined Wenatchee Racquet & Athletic Club as the Club Manager in 1984. Thoughout the years, the club has changed many times, and in many ways, as it has grown. Evy continues to love working with people at the club and being able to see them be active, having fun and staying healthy.
On a personal note, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tony, being outdoors, hiking and traveling. Her competitive side comes from a life of ski racing!
Email: evy@wrac.org
On a personal note, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tony, being outdoors, hiking and traveling. Her competitive side comes from a life of ski racing!
Email: evy@wrac.org
zach clanton, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Zach joined the WRAC team in the Summer of 2019. He came to Wenatchee to be a baseball coach at Wenatchee Valley College where he served for seven years. Once in Wenatchee, he met his wife Natasha, who was born and raised in Wenatchee and has been a WRAC member since her youth, so it only made sense that he would work at the WRAC. Zach has a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and played four years of baseball at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston Idaho.
Originally from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Zach loves the Pacific Northwest and being outdoors. Before joining the WRAC team he spent time serving as Wenatchee Valley College's Intramurals Coordinator and also as a Manager in their Student Recreation Center. Contact Zach at: zach@wrac.org
Originally from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Zach loves the Pacific Northwest and being outdoors. Before joining the WRAC team he spent time serving as Wenatchee Valley College's Intramurals Coordinator and also as a Manager in their Student Recreation Center. Contact Zach at: zach@wrac.org
LISA SMITH, wellness director
Lisa joined the WRAC team as a new member to the community and state of WA In 2015. Lisa, her husband Greg, and daughter Madelyn, moved from Sacramento for Greg’s new job at the PUD. She has added to the family since with son, Nate. She has a bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science from Oregon State so she is familiar with the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Lisa spent 10 years working as an Exercise Physiologist and Fitness Asst. Manager at an active adult community. Lisa is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Advanced Health and Fitness specialist as well as an AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor. Her specialties include: Post-rehab, Balance and Strength programming, Older Adult Mobility and Conditioning, TRX, Aqua Exercise and Tabata training. Lisa loves her work and tries to practice what she preaches, even though its extra hard during football season! Email: lisa@wrac.org
Lisa spent 10 years working as an Exercise Physiologist and Fitness Asst. Manager at an active adult community. Lisa is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Advanced Health and Fitness specialist as well as an AFAA certified Group Exercise Instructor. Her specialties include: Post-rehab, Balance and Strength programming, Older Adult Mobility and Conditioning, TRX, Aqua Exercise and Tabata training. Lisa loves her work and tries to practice what she preaches, even though its extra hard during football season! Email: lisa@wrac.org
sam rechtin, racquet sports director/Head pro
Born and raised in Wenatchee, Sam started playing at the WRAC as soon as he could run around with a racquet. After helping WHS win back-to-back state titles in his last two years of high school, he went across the mountains to receive his bachelors in Kinesiology from Western Washington University.
After graduating, he started teaching at the Pine Lake Club in Sammamish where he not only built and oversaw the development of a strong junior program, but also worked with 2.5-4.5 USTA teams while teaching private lessons to both juniors and adults of all skill levels.
After 8 years of instructing, he decided to go back to school, while continuing to teach, so that he could increase his understanding of how to best work with athletes. In February of 2021 he earned his master's in Sport Psychology.
When he is not on the court, you can typically find Sam doing something outdoors, whether it be on the water, exploring the trails with his dogs, or enjoying some live music. After being on the other side of the mountains since 2006, he is excited to return home and bring his enthusiasm and expertise to the WRAC community. Contact Sam at sam@wrac.org
After graduating, he started teaching at the Pine Lake Club in Sammamish where he not only built and oversaw the development of a strong junior program, but also worked with 2.5-4.5 USTA teams while teaching private lessons to both juniors and adults of all skill levels.
After 8 years of instructing, he decided to go back to school, while continuing to teach, so that he could increase his understanding of how to best work with athletes. In February of 2021 he earned his master's in Sport Psychology.
When he is not on the court, you can typically find Sam doing something outdoors, whether it be on the water, exploring the trails with his dogs, or enjoying some live music. After being on the other side of the mountains since 2006, he is excited to return home and bring his enthusiasm and expertise to the WRAC community. Contact Sam at sam@wrac.org
TRICIA ESSICK, ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Bio and photo for Tricia coming soon. Contact her at tricia@wrac.org
