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Dill Dinkers is expanding to the Space Coast area with 10 new clubs, driven by regional developer Lanette Rosales. Rosales, a former purchasing manager at Bechtel, discovered her love for pickleball and aims to meet the high demand for indoor courts in Brevard County.
Dill Dinkers’ regional development throughout Brevard County is being driven by Lanette Rosales. With nearly 40 years of experience as a purchasing manager at Bechtel, Rosales has led the supply chain department, supporting engineering and construction on significant projects, including the Mobile Launcher 2 for NASA. During a work assignment in Houston, Rosales discovered her love for pickleball.
After returning to Florida, she recognized a shortage of indoor courts in the area. Her passion for the growth of pickleball, combined with her impressive management expertise, positions her to lead Dill Dinkers’ in Space Coast.
“The Brevard County pickleball community has been asking for indoor pickleball – there’s such a high demand here,” said Rosales. “Players love the idea of having a full-time dedicated indoor courts, mainly due to inclement weather throughout the year, and I’m eager to meet that demand with my Dill Dinkers clubs. My favorite aspect of Dill Dinkers is the sense of community it fosters while furthering the love of pickleball. I can’t get my first club up and running fast enough.”
“We couldn’t have found a better fit than Lanette to serve as Dill Dinkers' next regional developer,” said Dr. Ben Litalien, Chief Development Officer at Dill Dinkers. “Her professional background combined with her passion for pickleball will undoubtedly pave the way for her success. We’re excited for the community to see what she has in store.”
"We started Dill Dinkers because of our unwavering passion for the sport and the community it has provided us,” said Co-Founder and CEO Will Richards. “We are thrilled to welcome experienced operators like Lanette who are just as passionate about spreading the joy of pickleball. We look forward to seeing how she extends our name in Brevard County and how other entrepreneurs can benefit from a premier indoor pickleball offering and a strong network of support.”
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on October 14, 2024. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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