Renee Gordon is the Chief Advancement Officer for the United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA PNW), where she leads strategic development and fundraising initiatives to support the growth of tennis in the region. With over a decade of experience in business development, Renee has worked across both private and public sectors, most recently in higher education. Her roles have emphasized strategic planning and facilitation, and she firmly believes that the foundation of long-term success for any organization lies in building systems that foster good working relationships based on trust and respect.

In her work with universities, Renee has developed significant expertise in navigating the cultural and structural challenges necessary to keep all parts of the mission focused and working effectively. She is deeply committed to the opportunities afforded to students through athletics and academics.

Renee’s background includes over 20 years of running. She became a marathoner while pursuing her undergraduate degree from the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware. She also holds a master’s degree in Nonprofit Management from the University of Oregon. Renee knows firsthand that training for sport provides foundational skills that can be leveraged for lifetime success. Among her lifetime running highlights, she achieved a marathon personal record of 2:52:10 at the Newport Oregon Marathon and 2:52:18 at the Columbus Marathon.