
Pat & Meg Shields, Owners
Who we are
Fromuth Racquet Sports started nearly 50 years ago as an art store offering custom framing in a row home in West Reading, Pennsylvania. In response to the tennis boom of the 1970s, Fromuth started carrying the few items people were looking for to get into the game: racquets, balls, strings, footwear, and yes, those really short shorts. Over time, and as our sport grew, the tennis business overwhelmed the art supply shop. Jim Fromuth, fresh out of college, took the business to the next level by committing to large inventories and distributing to pro shops, clubs, coaches, and retailers.
In 1992, my wife and I were fortunate enough to be able to purchase Fromuth Racquet Sports. The "bones" of the business were all there: great customer service, same-day shipping, a huge inventory, and a culture that was widely recognized as the best in the industry. We immediately recognized that our job was to leave it alone, just market the heck out of it.
Twenty-five years (and a lot of gray hair) later, we are proud to have thrived and survived! We measure success in giving people good jobs, helping our local community, and in growing the game we love. We have strong partnerships with all of the top brands and organizations in the industry, and if you are lucky enough to make tennis your business, we'd love to be your partner too!
Sincerely,
Pat Shields
Management Team

Ashley Maack
General Manager

Barb Kochen
Finance

Beth Lloyd
Custom Apparel

David Richards
Information Technology

DJ Snyder
Warehouse

Drew Weinhold
Sales

Eric Brower
Customer Service

Jayne Arms
Customer Service

Jeff Motze
Customer Service

Karen Kauffman
Marketing/Graphic Design

Mike Brower
Warehouse

Natalie Natal
Purchasing

Patrick Shields
Business Development

Tim Poli
Purchasing

Todd Benner
Accounting/Customer Service
Team Members

Adrian Flammer
Embroidery Specialist

Bernice Woodward
Warehouse Associate

Billy Hiltebeitel
Warehouse Associate

Brad Staller
Purchasing

Jack Garapola
Sales/Marketing

Josh Geiger
Retail Associate

Kate Martinez
Marketing/Graphic Design

Kathy Fromuth
Customer Service Specialist

Kristin Cammarano
Product Data Specialist

Nancy Zinn
Customer Service Specialist

Nelson Cruz
IT Specialist

Richard Natal
Warehouse Associate

Shelly Smith
Customer Service Specialist

Tennille Miller
Customer Service Specialist

Wayne Newman
Warehouse Associate