![]() ![]() The USTA presented her with the Service Bowl in 1978 and the Seniors’ Service Award in 1987. In 1990, she received an SCTA Service Award. I also think that ranking couldn’t do without her.” Pat Yeomans, the author of the preeminent book on local tennis history titled “Southern California Tennis Champions Centennial 1887-1987”, pointed out, “Carol could really play, but her knees fell apart. In addition, Schneider captained the Women’s 40 Young Cup team in international competition for 17 years. In 1981, she and Vilma Gordon were the National Women’s 50 Grass Court double winners. She teamed with Catherine Duke to claim the first National Women’s 45 Indoor doubles title in 1974, and with Dodo Cheney for the 1977 National Women’s 50 Grass Court trophy. She won the Open doubles with Evelyn Houseman, as well as the Women’s 40 doubles with Phyllis Adler. Her performance at the 1968 National Public Parks Championships verified her playing skill. She was ranked as a junior in Southern California and also nationally. Given her administrative background, few realized how good she was on court. In addition, she chaired the Women’s Events – International Committee, and served on the USTA Long Range Planning Committee, Event Representative for Women’s 35 tournaments on the Adult & Senior Competition Committee and was honorary Chairman of the USTA International Senior Competition Committee. These qualities led her to become a member and in time, the Chairman of the USTA Nominating Committee, which is a demanding responsibility. Her philosophy was simple – problems have solutions that can be found. Given her career in the game, she had every right to feel self-important, but then that just wasn’t Carol Schneider.Ī long-serving member of the Southern California Tennis Association Board of Directors, her composure earned praise particularly during the time spent as Vice-President of the organization. Even more noteworthy, her ego never played a role in her work. She analyzed situations and communicated directly. Parents and players would agree with those who served on her ranking committees – she was thorough, practical and precise.įor an individual who spent so much time in the sport, 40 years to be exact, Schneider was a tennis exception. In time, she headed the group, and stressed the importance of evaluating players fairly in a sensible manner. When the USTA discovered she had these unrivaled talents, Schneider was made a member of the national ranking committee. She was always looking ahead, preparing to deal with the restiveness that was present in the ranking process. She came up with formulas that improved the overall ranking program. The ranking system used in Southern California, before computers took on the task, was a product of Schneider’s painstaking efforts. ![]() Though she would never consider her years of involvement in the sport anything more than fulfilling a long-standing commitment, Carol Schneider worked tirelessly, and never sought to be in the limelight, while bringing about change. On Saturday, March 3rd, Southern California tennis and actually the game itself lost a legend. Her oversight of the integrated consultative team assures clients that Schneider Downs is thinking about the management of their financial affairs as a whole by harnessing extensive expertise on their behalf.Carol Schneider with Henry Talbert at US Open The team’s focus is on the provision of customized solutions and fewer transaction-like interactions. Recognizing her passion for assisting individuals, her practice has focused on estate, tax, wealth, philanthropic, and business succession planning for high net worth individuals and their families.Ĭarol’s professional experience uniquely positions her to assist family offices and their clients with the stewardship and deployment of family resources.Īs Chief Operations Officer of the firm’s Private Family Office practice, Carol is responsible for ensuring prompt responsiveness from Schneider Downs inter-disciplinary service team. Carol has more than 20 years of experience working in the accounting and legal profession and most recently the Wealth Management Department of a national bank. ![]()
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