The PDP Team | Portland Diamond Project

Leadership team & key investors.

The PDP team is working to build a ball club that reflects the entire community by listening, learning, and building partnerships.

Founder and President

A retired 26+ year executive, Craig Cheek held several key leadership positions within NIKE Inc...

Partner, Baseball

After a 15 year MLB paying career, Jed leads PDP efforts with MLB and all things Baseball related.

Partner, Media

For 25 years, Mike has been one of the most recognized faces and voices on the Northwest sports media scene.

Partner, Development

Garrin has over 30 years of experience forming, capitalizing, and operating real estate and non-real estate ventures.

Partner, Real Estate

Kevin VandenBrink is a Partner in PDP, conceiving and executing Real Estate strategy, acquisitions, and future partnerships.

Public Affairs

Jennifer Arguinzoni-Ward leads the legislative and public affairs efforts for PDP.

Investor /Co-Owner

Ciara is a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter, producer, model and actress.

Investor /Co-Owner

"Always persevere, always have a great perspective, and always have great purpose in your life.”