Marcos Wanless, serving as President of the Seattle Latino Chamber of Commerce and Seattle Sports Commissioner, attended the inaugural meeting of the national pickleball association. The effort aims to expand access and participation in the sport among the Latino community while supporting local sports commission initiatives.

Originally created on Bainbridge Island, Washington, pickleball has grown into a globally recognized sport rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Through this engagement, leadership seeks to foster community involvement and champion local athletic heritage on a broader scale.