Club Committee
David Rasmussen
Committee Role: Chair
Day Job: Project Manager/ Mechanical Engineer
First Tennis Club: Mt Tarampa, Queensland, Australia
Favourite Tennis Players: Nick Kyrgios/ Ash Barty
About Me: I learned to play tennis on antbed tennis courts – made from termite mounds!
Guy Newman
Committee Role: Vice Chair
Day Job: Head of Middle Office UBS
First Tennis Club: Grainville, but soon left to join Caesarean
Favourite Backhand: Richard Gasquet
Favourite Forehand: Juan Martin del Potro
Favourite Serve: Nick Kyrgios
About Me: When I’m not working or attending committee meetings and writing up minutes I like to grow chilli plants and make a hot chilli jam, although if it doesn’t set properly I call it sweet chilli sauce.
Karen Clark
Committee Role: House & Grounds
Day Job: Nothing paid, unfortunately!
First Tennis Club: Caesarean Tennis Club, started playing in 2013
Favourite Tennis Player: Old Gen…Roger Federer; New Gen…Carlos Alcaraz; Maria Sakkari’s training is inspiring.
About Me: I was a zookeeper at Durrell for 10 years with a particular interest in Andean bears. Before that I was a scuba diver at the New England Aquarium in Boston, working with sharks, sea turtles, baby seals and penguins, etc. My degree is in Maths, not conservation. Go figure. Life is full of twists and turns. I have spent much of the last 20 years volunteering…at schools, with wildlife causes, JSPCA and now in my fourth year with the CCLTC committee.
Tina Thomasson
Committee Role: Ladies Captain
Day Job: Compliance Officer
First Tennis Club: Caesarean Club
Favourite Tennis Players: Serena Williams & Carlis Alcaraz
Jenna Fleming
Committee Role: Junior Liaison Officer
Day Job: Currently taking a break from teaching.
Favourite Tennis Player: Rafa Nadal
About Me: Although I am not a tennis player, I have developed an enjoyment for tennis through my family. My husband, Mark, joined the Caesarean as a junior player and has been a member for nearly 30 years. My youngest son, Sam, is passionate about tennis and enjoys playing regularly at the club. My oldest son, Luke, is a swimmer. I qualified as a science teacher nearly 20 years ago and have taught at 3 different secondary schools in the Island. I am currently taking a break from teaching to pursue my own interests as well as supporting my 2 sons. I enjoy swimming and swim twice a week. I am also looking forward to getting back into the sea when the weather improves.
Julie Gafoor
Committee Role: Safeguarding
Day Job: Nurse, Health Visitor & Manager (Retired)
First Tennis Club: 22 years at CCLTC!
Favourite Tennis Player: Roger Federer
About Me: I have two children and two grandchildren and until five years ago I worked in safeguarding as a nurse, health visitor and manager. I have directly supported families through the safeguarding process and supervised staff in both adult and children's services. I believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone’s responsibility. But I will provide the policies and advice on how best to ensure that children and adults at the club are protected from all types of abuse. If you have any concerns please contact me to discuss confidentially what actions need to be taken.