Justin Romero Named Executive Director of USOP National Pickleball Center

Pickleball 4 America, owner of the US Open Pickleball Championships, has hired Justin Romero as the executive director of its renamed USOP National Pickleball Center in Naples, Florida.

Romero, a former college tennis player and professional pickleball player, will oversee all aspects of the USOP NPC’s operations including membership, instruction and the USOP Pro Shop at the 65-court facility.

“This USOP National Pickleball Center is the gold standard of pickleball facilities around the world,” said Romero. “The opportunity to oversee this facility and lead an outstanding team of teaching professionals and staff is a dream come true for anyone who loves this sport and sees the enormous upside that lies ahead.”

Romero joins the USOP NPC after 13 years at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, Florida, where he was director of racquet sports.

“We are thrilled to welcome Justin to lead the outstanding team of teaching professionals already in place at the USOP NPC”, said Mike Dee, chairman of Pickleball 4 America. “We are committed to being world class in everything we do and that starts with world class people providing world class instruction and service in a world-renowned destination.”