Pickleball Kingdom announced further expansion into the Pacific Northwest with a new indoor pickleball facility in Vancouver, WA, with Portland, OR, to follow. Gunn Robison is leading this franchise expansion
“We are thrilled to bring Pickleball Kingdom to the passionate communities of Vancouver and Portland, where the love for pickleball runs deep,” said Ace Rodrigues, founder and CEO of Pickleball Kingdom. “Gunn’s strong connection to the area and his enthusiasm for pickleball will ensure these new locations become beloved destinations for players of all levels.”
Pickleball Kingdom clubs offers climate-controlled indoor courts, lounge areas, training programs, leagues and tournaments and community and corporate events.
“Having grown up in Southwest Washington and starting our careers in Portland, we understand what a great community this is—one that loves to gather around sports and activities,” said Gunn Robison. “People in this region love pickleball. But we all know how the weather here can ruin a great day on the courts. The dedicated indoor clubs we will build will be a true gathering space for our communities to play, to have fun, and to compete! We want SW Washington and Oregon to be on the forefront of pickleball! After all, the sport was born near here.”
Before joining Pickleball Kingdom, Gunn spent 25 years in technology sales and marketing, most recently as vice president of marketing at Microsoft. Gunn and his wife, Dana, both graduate from the University of Washington and have three adult children. Their deep ties to the region and commitment to the community make them the ideal leaders for this expansion.
“We’re excited to partner with Gunn, whose experience in business and passion for community building aligns perfectly with the values of Pickleball Kingdom,” said Rob Streett, COO of Pickleball Kingdom. “His leadership will be instrumental in elevating the player experience and ensuring the success of our expansion into the Pacific Northwest.”
Images courtesy Pickleball Kingdom. From left to right: Gunn Robison and Dana Robison