Board Members

The Club 509 Board of Directors consists of four officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Along with additional elected officers: Membership Chairperson, Communication Chairperson, and Member at Large.

Your Board of Directors have come together to continue the work of developing Pickleball in our three communities. Advocating for the sport, working to improve our facilities, and getting us more courts to play on as our numbers grow.

We will need members to help run committees and work with the board to accomplish our goals! If you have time and can help out please reach out to any of the board members and let them know you are interested in helping out..

Paul J.

President

I grew up in Yakima and spent time in Eugene Oregon and Seattle. Moved to the TriCities in 2010 for work with my wife Bev. We have four children and a bunch of grand kids! I first played Pickleball with a group of friends from work and quickly fell in love with this game! My wife began to play a couple years later to see what was keeping me out on the courts for hours at a time. She is now as addicted as I am. Our love of the game lead us to start Club 509 Pickleball; Knowing that as the sport grew in popularity we would need a voice in the community to advocate for adequate court facilities. With the huge growth locally in our sport we find ourselves in need of more courts and it is my hope that Club 509 can help get that done.

Steve S.

Vice President

I grew up in the Tri-Cities and attended Richland High and WSU. After college and marriage, my wife Marcy and I moved to all the major areas of the U.S. prior to returning in 2019 to eventually retire. We have two children that are somewhat spread out with one in NH and the other in AK. We started playing pickleball in 2021 after many years of tennis and have been addicted ever since. We enjoy and have been blessed by the Tri-Cities Pickleball community and the many friends we have made. See you on the courts!

Kim A.

Secretary

Hello! I moved to the area in November 2020. I grew up in Northern California, lived in Tennessee for 4 years, and made my way back to the west settling here in the Tri-Cities for work. I picked up a Pickleball paddle for the first time in early 2020. When my husband and I moved here, we stumbled upon a "Beginners night" at Lawrence Scott Park and were warmly greeted by other club members who showed us the ropes. I really appreciated the welcoming community the club members offered us when we were new. I look forward to serving on the board, introducing others to the game, and seeing all of you out at the courts!

Becky H.

Treasurer

Treasurer I was born, raised, and have lived in the Tri-Cities all my life except for a brief stint in Pullman ( Go Cougs!) and Seattle. In the Spring of 2022, I went to a Pickleball Beginner’s night at Lawrence Scott Park and was hooked. Not only on the sport itself but all the friendly coaches and other beginners and being outside in our beautiful Tri-Cities weather. Pickleball is truly a sport that no matter where you play – people are always welcoming and engaging. Now that my child is all grown up and retirement is approaching, I welcome the opportunity to expand my volunteer work both within our community and with Club 509.

James P.

Communication Director

I was born and raised the Tri-Cities. I’m proud of our region and blessed to be apart of this amazing community. College took me to the Seattle area where I studied business marketing and digital advertising. I have worked at two advertising agencies that have represented clientele nationwide. I moved back to the Tri-Cites in 2019 and I’m excited to be home. I got injured playing tennis and a friend asked if I wanted to play pickleball. I picked up a paddle in August of 2022 and haven’t stopped since! I love the game and the community that has come with it.

Joe M.

Membership Director

Joe grew up in Richland and has spent most of his adult life (since 1989) in the area. He worked for Battelle PNNL for several years, ran a consulting business for 10 years, and wrapped things up with 15 years as the Dean for Institutional Research at CBC. He retired three years ago. He has two grown daughters (Ketra, 38, lives in Richland and Whitney, 36, lives in Seattle), along with two grandkids (Olive 6 and Owen 4) courtesy of Ketra. He played tennis through high school and college (played for the UW tennis team) and beyond but gave it up for pickleball about four years ago. He plays golf, bikes, and tries maintain regular kettlebell workouts to stay in shape. He stays busy in the community by volunteering at the Chaplaincy and the Dispute Resolution Center, where he is a volunteer mediator. Joe, his fiancé Sue Waight, and trusty dog Simon live in South Richland; he turns 72 next month!

Brandon C.

Member At Large

Hello! I came to TriCities in 2016 and grew up in Yakima. In January of 2021 I broke my arm and after a few months I was looking for something to keep me active that wouldn't be too hard on my recovering arm. My friend Kom asked me one day as we were working "have you ever tried the game pickleball?" I laughed and told him that has to be the silliest name I've ever heard. After playing a few times it grabbed me, I couldn't stop playing. I'm huge into the community whether it's making friends, being challenged, or helping people progress their skill in the game. My mission is to continue to bring in as many people as I can to grow the community in our area.

Doug J.

Member At Large

Hi! I was introduced to the game (like many of us) during Covid. My wife and both my young kids were playing A LOT, they got bit by the pickleball bug (again.. like many of us). I started to quickly realize that if I didn't start playing, it would not be long before my wife and my kids would be beating me day in and day out. I'm too competitive for that (like many of us...) so that's how it began! It has been a super fun family thing we get to do together and the local community of players are phenomenal, glad to be a part of it!

Paul J.

Steve S.

Kim A.

Becky H.

James P.

Joe M.

Brandon C.

Doug J.

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