RICHARD NICOLSON
Richard is Miami Padel Club President
Richard is the owner and operator of Racquets, Fitness and Wellness Clubs in the private, commercial, and private/public sectors in the Greater Toronto Area.
Including:
York Racquets Club – one of Toronto’s prestigious private clubs
The Rosedale Tennis Club- The top private/public facility in Toronto
Unionville Athletic Club – One of Markham’s top fitness, wellness, and Squash facilities
Markham Tennis Club – one of Markham’s top private/public tennis facilities
Pending Projects include:
*Private/ public partnerships with 3 of the Greater Toronto’s municipalities to launch world-class Padel and pickleball facilities.
*Private Padel and Pickle key club in Toronto offering boutique racquets, and health and wellness services.
Development projects
Partnered with Rizzo Developments, approved residential pieces for future developments, current project in Caledon, Ontario, near completion.
Richard is married to his wife Janet of 23 years, with whom they have two sons Liam and Callum. Richard is active in racquets sports and golf, is a lover of music and food.
RONNIE STRASSER
Ronnie Strasser is CEO and Owner
Principal of Phantom Developments, a leading Canadian commercial, industrial, and residential builder (current)
President and Chief Investment Officer, Strasser Asset Management ltd. (current), vehicle for private and public market investment
President, Achei Temimim Charity
Board of Directors: RHA School, Shalva, UJA Executive Leadership Cabinet (2020-2022)
Former President of Phantom Industries, international hosiery and apparel company for 27 years (1983-2010)
Married to Sabrina Strasser, a world-champion Latin dancer
Former Minority Owner, Toronto Phantoms (Arena Football League) 2001-02
Avid tennis player and sports aficionado
SAMANTHA MOSES
Director of Operations
Former Director of Communications at Yes Studios – a boutique content sales, distribution, development and
co-production company based in Israel, specializing in high-end IP.
Activations and Event Presentation team at Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment for all 6 teams (Leafs, Raptors, TFC, Argos, Marlies & Raps 905), responsible for over 200 MLSE events each year
Social Media Director for multiple award-winning series on Netflix, including titles like Fauda and The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem
Chief of staff to the owner at Phantom Developments, a leading Canadian commercial, industrial, and residential builder
Top Associate at Isagenix International, with a global organization of distributors worldwide
DAVIS JAIMESON
General manager and Coach
Currently Director of Tennis at a private boutique tennis club, York Racquets. Overseeing entre tennis program operations and tennis staff.
Started his career in tennis in 2002 within the public sector, prior to being a highly ranked junior tennis player and moved up into leadership roles with larger clubs.
Currently the GM of the Miami PC and host of the Pro Padel League Podcast
An avid volunteer at the Israeli Tennis Centers. Davis organizes and participates in the planning and execution of the annual VIP player’s weekends. Responsibilities include recruitment of professional tennis players globally, scheduling of matches, and securing courts at multiple different locations. Bringing an average of $250k in donations annually to the charity.
Married to his wife Sara and living in Toronto where they are raising their young children.