ABOUT

ABOUT DK


 

Diamond Kinetics’ enhances the games of baseball and softball by creating engaging experiences that help players improve and also have fun.

We are the market leader in mobile motion technology and information that enables player development, superior equipment fitting, objective scouting and recruiting, and engagement-driven entertainment.

We do this leveraging an exclusive license to issued patents from the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh, deep technical expertise, key strategic partnerships and our love for the game.

At Diamond Kinetics, we believe…
  • Science, accuracy and customer trust are critical to our success
  • Being focused exclusively on baseball and softball is paramount
  • We exist to improve player performance
  • That communities are powerful
  • Taking the long view helps to build a great company
  • Choosing best in class partners ensures mutual success

The DK Team


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Dr. William Clark, Phd.

Founder

Dr. William W. Clark is the Co-Founder of Diamond Kinetics. He has been an active researcher and innovator in the field of dynamic systems and control for over 25 years, and is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pittsburgh.

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C.J. Handron

Co-Founder, CEO

C.J. Handron is the Co-Founder and CEO of Diamond Kinetics. He is responsible for leading commercialization efforts of all products and applications, as well as guiding the overall vision and strategy for the company.

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Mike Ressler

Chief Technical Officer

Mike Ressler is the Chief Technical Officer at Diamond Kinetics where he is responsible for the design, implementation, and technical direction of all of Diamond Kinetics products and offerings.

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Larry Weidman

Chief Financial Officer

At DK, Larry plays a critical role in overall strategy development & execution with specific responsibility for Financial Planning, Capital Formation, Corporate Development, Strategic Alliances, Performance Management Strategy & Systems, and Long-Term Strategy & Execution.

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Ed Lach

Customer Experience Manager

As the Customer Experience Manager, Ed is responsible for the continued delight of Diamond Kinetics’ customers and the strengthening of partner relationships.

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Casey Roche

Business Development Manager (Mid-Atlantic)

As a Business Development Manager for Diamond Kinetics, Casey focuses on driving customer acquisition & revenue generation while extending & maintaining relationships with regional & national partners in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic.

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Matt Geyer

Manager of E-Commerce & Logistics

As the Manager of E-Commerce and Logistics, Matt is responsible for all of Diamond Kinetics' E-Commerce channels, platforms and logistics with the ultimate goal of ensuring every DK product ends up in the hands of the customer.

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J.D Vidal

Business Development Manager (Southeast)

As a Business Development Manager for Diamond Kinetics, J.D. focuses on driving customer acquisition and revenue generation, as well as extending and maintaining relationships with regional and national partners-specifically in the Southeast.

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Kyle Bennett

Business Development Manager (West)

As a Business Development Manager for Diamond Kinetics, Kyle focuses on driving customer acquisition and revenue generation, as well as extending and maintaining relationships with regional and national partners, specifically in the western region of the country.

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Alyssa Clark

Customer Experience Representative

As a Customer Experience Representative, Alyssa helps customers solve their inquiries and questions on a daily basis, while making sure that they find a positive and easy solution to any issues that arise.

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Eric Drobotji

UI/UX Engineer

As a UI/UX Engineer, Eric is responsible for developing and improving upon the user interfaces and experiences across the family of Diamond Kinetics applications. He strives to make the apps simple to use for players and coaches across all competition levels.

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David Heidenreich

Director Of Marketing

David Heidenreich joins Diamond Kinetics as the Director of Marketing, bringing nearly 20 years of high-level marketing experience and strategic thinking in the areas of digital space, web development, paid media, and social media.

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Jon Drokin

Director of Product

Jon Drokin is the Director of Product at Diamond Kinetics where he is responsible for the design of DK product experiences.

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Ryan Simpson

Customer Experience Representative

As a Customer Experience Representative, Ryan assists customers with their questions and helps to find the optimal solution for their needs. He also assists in managing a database of DK product data.

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Abbi Nicolella

Senior Manager, Performance Marketing

As the Diamond Kinetics Senior Manager of Performance Marketing, Abbi spends her time keeping up with digital trends that enhance the customer experience. From digital and social media, to email communications and website UX, Abbi is involved in nearly every aspect of the DK digital ecosystem.

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Teslla Koebler

User Experience Designer

Teslla Koebler is part of the DK Product Team as the User Experience Designer. She focuses on improving the existing DK user experience within our mobile apps as well as crafting new interactions within our products.

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Ben Meyer

Mobile Developer

Ben graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2020, where he studied Computer Science and Applied Mathematics and pitched for the Stags. While attending Claremont McKenna, he developed passions for baseball data analytics and iOS app development, which led him to his role as a mobile developer at Diamond Kinetics.

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Kimberly Roller

Creative Lead

Kimberly Roller joins the Marketing Team as the Creative Lead at Diamond Kinetics. She oversees the creative process across all marketing channels to deliver imaginative creative to the DK brand.

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Frank Cinicola

Marketing & Communications Specialist

As a marketing and communications specialist for Diamond Kinetics, Frank contributes to marketing content creation, copywriting, influencer program, and manages the DK social media properties. 

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Michael Sober

Director of Programming & Content Production

As Director of Programming & Content Production, Michael oversees the production of video and photo assets used in DK’s mobile apps and media channels.

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DK Advisors


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Dr. Alan Nathan, Phd.

Advisor

Dr. Alan Nathan, PhD. is Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and top technical advisor for Diamond Kinetics. After a long and satisfying career doing experimental nuclear/high-energy physics, he now spends his time doing research in the physics of baseball.

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Steve Menke

Advisor

A forward-thinking technology manager with proven ability, Steve Menke has held a number of senior leadership roles in the wearable sensor space including VP of Software at Jawbone & CIO at BodyMedia (acquired by Jawbone). Menke also serves as a technical advisor for Diamond Kinetics.

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Bill Clark

Advisor

With a proven ability to identify leaders and companies of common vision, Bill Clark brings over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and product innovation to Diamond Kinetics in his role as Strategic Business Development Advisor.

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Matt Clement

Player Advisor

A nine-year Major League starting pitcher and 2005 All-Star, Matt Clement brings a unique and qualified vision to Diamond Kinetics in his role as player advisor, playing a huge part in helping shape and develop DK’s ‘Smart Ball’ product PitchTracker.

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Brian Miles

Advisor

Brian Miles serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors and executive management team of Diamond Kinetics. He also serves as Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations for Fanatics, the global leader in licensed sports merchandise.

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Dr. Doug Fearing

Technology & Innovation Advisor

Dr. Doug Fearing, founder of the Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Research and Development department, and a former Senior Advisor to the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Research and Development department, is joining Diamond Kinetics in a Technology & Innovation advisory role.

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Sean Casey

Player Advisor

Sean Casey, a 12-year Major League first baseman, three-time National League All-Star and current MLB Network analyst is joining Diamond Kinetics in a player advisory role.

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