Pickleball 4 America (“Pickle 4”), owner of the US Open Pickleball Championships and a leading company in serving the amateur pickleball player, announced the appointment of Justin Romero as the Executive Director of its newly renamed USOP National Pickleball Center (“USOP NPC”) – the most prominent and busiest pickleball facility in the country.
Romero joined the USOP NPC following a successful 13-year career at the prestigious Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL, where he was Director of Racquet Sports. A native of Albuquerque, NM, former college tennis player and professional pickleball player, Romero will oversee all USOP NPC’s operations, including membership, instruction and the USOP Pro Shop. His experience serving Ocean Reef’s membership, which boasts over 5,000 members, makes him well-suited to take the reins at the USOP NPC and its fast-growing membership base at the 65-court facility.
“This USOP National Pickleball Center is the gold standard of pickleball facilities worldwide,” said Romero. The opportunity to oversee this facility and lead an outstanding team of teaching professionals and staff is a dream for anyone who loves this sport and sees the enormous upside ahead.”
“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. This is why the USOP National Pickleball Center is truly the Pickleball Capital of the World(TM)“.
About Pickleball 4 America (“Pickle 4”) – Formed in 2022, Pickle 4 owns the US Open Pickleball Championships, USOP National Pickleball Center, Pickleball Den & The Pickler. Built to service the needs of the amateur pickleball player through iconic events, venue management and digital software, Pickle 4 has emerged as a leader in the sport of pickleball.
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Naples, FL, voted unanimously last September to grant a long-term lease to Pickle 4 to operate the US Open Pickleball Championships & The USOP National Pickleball Center in East Naples through 2032. USOP National Pickleball Center, formerly Naples Pickleball Center, presented a fresh brand and name in January 2025.
