Our Dedicated Team
Here at veteransinpickleball.org, we are driven to do our part in making the world a better place. Since 2022, we have taken part in a range of activities. We strive to bring the world of Pickleball to our communities and make a positive impact. Are you ready to join us and learn why Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world?
Scott Farish
President - Board Member
Veterans In Pickleball is a non-profit supported by a passionate and dedicated team, including retired U.S. Army Colonel Scott Farish. With over 35 years of service - he began his career as an enlisted Marine and then transferred his talents to become a Commissioned Officer in the U.S Army, culminating in a tour in Iraq in 2004 and a position as the DCNG Chief of Staff in Washington DC. Scott has a wealth of knowledge and experience in personnel, manpower, program management, and payroll.
Jesse Stephens
Board Member
Jesse Stevens' service didn't end with just his three years in the Air Force at Minot, North Dakota. It evolved into a new mission: fostering connections among Veterans. With a passion and love dedicated to pickleball, Jesse saw during the pandemic firsthand how shared activities could bring people together. This insight was the idea of VIP, an initiative to provide a platform for Veterans to reconnect, build camaraderie, and find common ground.
Richard Kenner
Board Member
Richard is a US Army Veteran with dedicated service overseas spanning 20 years, to include deployments within Europe, Southwest Asia, and Korea. His service experience deeply instilled in him the importance of robust mental and physical health, particularly for those navigating the unique challenges of active/after military life. He is passionate about VIP to promote physical and mental awareness, and he believes connecting through community within pickleball can be a powerful tool in achieving this goal.