2025 NAIOP Pickleball Classic Recap

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2025 NAIOP Pickleball Classic Recap: Big Wins, and Tournament Highlights

August 28 | MileHi Pickleball, Denver

NAIOP Colorado’s first-ever Pickleball Classic was a resounding success, bringing together dozens of commercial real estate professionals for an afternoon of spirited play and vibrant networking. From exciting bracket matchups to lively sideline conversations, the energy on and off the courts reflected the camaraderie and competitive spirit that define our community.

Tournament Results

First Place: Lafayette Property Company - Max de La Bruyere & Peter Liebman

Second Place: Summit Drywall & Painting Inc. - Jessica Hsu & Richard Shield

Third Place: BCG - Nick Behn & Ryan Niewoehner

Honorable Mentions: CoStar - Peter Nigh & Ben Hicks , Fidelity National Title Insurance (Totally Smashed) - Mindy Humphrey & Elli Lobach, and Fennemore - Tom List & Jake Tiernan

Fundraising Highlights
Thanks to the incredible support of our participants, sponsors, and “The Big Pickle” Major | Naming Sponsor Majestic Realty, the inaugural Pickleball Classic raised over $7,500 for Children’s Hospital Colorado Pediatric Cancer Research. Majestic Realty’s generous matching gift doubled the impact, creating a meaningful and lasting contribution.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are grateful to our additional sponsors for bringing this event to life: Ball Sponsor – TrueNorth Companies, Dink & Drink Sponsor – B-Side Capital, Court Sponsors – Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, CCIG, Dynamic National – Commercial Roofing & Renovation, GH2 Architects, InvestNext, Luxe Fit Amenities, and Peak Engineering, Cool Down Sponsor – CoStar, Slice Sponsor – Oak Creek Property Management, Swag Sponsor – GRA Architects, and Take & Toast Sponsor – Artaic Group.

Acknowledging the Planning Committee
A special thank you to our Pickleball Planning Committee, led by Co-Chairs Nick Behm and Garrett Neustrom, Developing Leaders Chair Blaire Butler, and committee members Anthony Cistone, Claire Conley, Ethan Cortez, and Jack Sorenson. Your dedication and creativity made this inaugural event possible.

We are also grateful to every participant, sponsor, and volunteer who contributed to the success of the 2025 Pickleball Classic. We look forward to building on this momentum for years to come.

Event Photos & Video