Robert N. Gilbert, President/Director
“Bob" Gilbert was a practicing attorney for 44 years, specializing in bankruptcy law and commercial litigation.
He has been an adjunct professor of business law and was a former advisor to the Caribbean Law Institute concerning proposed bankruptcy law reforms among its member countries in the Caribbean basin.
He was selected as The Best Lawyers in America 2022 and 2024 Lawyer of the Year for Debtor-Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law for West Palm Beach area.
Bob is a Professional Pickleball Registry certified pickleball coach and plays regularly.
Martha O. Gilbert, Secretary/Director
Martha Gilbert was a registered Landscape Architect with over 36 years of experience in residential and commercial land development and wetland mitigation design.
As President of McNeal Consulting, Inc., she provided her multi-faceted expertise in the siting of electrical facilities such as transmission lines and substations, and the development and implementation of public outreach programs for these potentially controversial siting situations.
Martha is a Professional Pickleball Registry certified pickleball coach and plays regularly.
Chi Ly, Director
Chi Ly is currently served as high school math teacher at The King's Academy since 2021 after he retired from over 30 years of college tennis coaching (last 16 years was at Palm Beach Atlantic University). He also directs and advises the TKA Pickleball Club for the last two years which has over 80 members.
He loves playing pickleball and is very excited about teaching the youth everything he knows about Pickleball. In addition, he also works with the adults on the courts.
Trish DePhillips, Treasurer/Director
Trish is committed to helping those in need and making a difference in their lives. Her life journey reflects her enduring dedication to various roles in which she has positively impacted families, children, and young adults. As a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in Connecticut for over 10 years, Trish’s work provided a stable, informed, support base for children in need. Continuing her mission, Trish has recently trained for and is taking on a role as a doula. As a doula, she will provide crucial support to underserved expectant mothers during pregnancy and childbirth.
She is an avid pickleball player and has competed in multiple tournaments winning Gold, Silver and Bronze over the past few years. She is currently on the Advisory Board of Governors for The PGA National Members Club and chairs the PGA pickleball task force committee whose mission is bringing knowledge of the game and creating an inclusive, fun environment for the PGA pickleball community.