Case Studies Sports

Pickleball’s rise from backyard pastime to national obsession has reshaped retail real estate across the country. Warehouses and former big box stores are being reimagined as climate-controlled community hubs where players of every age gather to compete, socialize, and stay active. At the center of Ace Pickleball Club’s rapid expansion is Vincent Barrios, chief development […]

Conner Freiboth approaches construction as an integrated system, blending engineering, operations, and user experience. As a project manager for VASA Fitness, he operates at the intersection of design, construction, and end-user impact, helping scale a rapidly growing brand while maintaining consistency across a national footprint. VASA Fitness, headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO, is a chain […]

Jack Graham approaches his role as director of facilities for D.C. United with a mindset shaped long before he stepped into a soccer stadium. His path through professional baseball, including time as a player and later as a minor league general manager, instilled a discipline rooted in preparation, adaptability, and team-first leadership. Those traits now […]

Luke Tingle learned project management long before he learned the term. Growing up on a farm in rural South Dakota, responsibility came early, and results mattered. Equipment had to be ready, crews had to be coordinated, and weather windows could not be wasted. That environment built a mindset centered on preparation, accountability, and follow-through, traits […]

Jason Bauerle does not treat growth as a theoretical target. For him, it is measured in courts built, clubs opened, and communities activated. As vice president of construction for The Picklr, Bauerle plays a central role in one of the fastest expansion stories in sports and recreation. His energy mirrors the brand’s momentum, and his […]

Raymond Littleton, director of facilities operations for the Baltimore Ravens, brings both a deep sense of purpose and hometown pride to his role overseeing every inch of the team’s state-of-the-art headquarters, the Under Armour Performance Center. Known within the organization as “The Castle,” the sprawling facility in Owings Mills, Maryland, is where the grind behind […]

For many businesses in the U.S.—especially franchises—the pandemic has posed considerable challenges, from reduced store capacity to employee health and safety. But while some companies have had to scale back operations, others have found new opportunities for growth. One business that’s managed to thrive is Restore Hyper Wellness, a retail provider of services such as […]

For Hilleary Steckler, the best part of the job is walking through the doors of a finished VASA Fitness location—to see it through the eyes of a member. Knowing the amount of work dedicated to each location, Steckler says it fills her with a sense of accomplishment. As VASA’s director of facility design, Steckler has […]

When it comes to the facilities at Take-Two Interactive, one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, few know the lay of the land better than Larry Charlip—its nooks and crannies, its quirks and idiosyncrasies. As a teenager working in the mailroom at a commodity trading company, MG Corp., Charlip learned his first lesson in […]