GM Greg Serper:
is the former World Junior Champion. Greg has many titles including winning the World Open. He enjoys gourmet food, horse racing, and spending time with his lovely wife and his son Alex.

NM Alex Betaneli: The most successful coach in Wisconsin: several of Alex's students have reached expert/master levels, all students have gained hundreds of rating points in a short time. He has coached Madison West team to 8 state titles in the last decade. Alex is the strongest active WI master, having won all WI tournament tournaments at least once.

IM Joshua Friedel: One of the youngest International Masters in USA. Has won numerous "uncompromising chess player" awards. One of the most dangerous players on American chess circuit.