SLBS Team
Nate Griffin
Nate comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the racquets industry in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. His passion is in developing tennis and pickleball programs and creating a friendly and active culture in both of these lifetime sports. He spent 10 of those years right here at River Strand (2007-2017). Nate competed in the junior tennis ranks in Minnesota and went on to become the winningest player in program history at Concordia University in Nebraska. He earned a silver medal at the 2024 US OPEN in Pickleball (4.5 level) and was the Men's Open Doubles USPTA World Champion in 2005. Locally, he has worked at Laurel Oak Country Club, The Oaks Club, and Lakewood National Golf and Country Club. Nate also spent several years as the Regional Racquets Director for ICON Management. His wife of 19 years, Alison Griffin is a Nurse Practitioner at Weiss Pediatric Care, and he has three teenage children, all of whom are competitive swimmers.
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Marketing Don Reno Intreglia
Don Reno Intreglia is a marketing and social media strategist with a strong track record of building brands through compelling digital storytelling and results-driven campaigns. As the founder of DRI Media, Reno has worked with a diverse range of clients across hospitality, real estate, and small business sectors, helping them grow their online presence through strategic content creation, SEO-optimized web design, and platform-specific social media execution. His approach blends creativity with analytics, ensuring every campaign not only looks great but performs.
Bringing his expertise to Sierra Lima Bravo South, Reno focuses on elevating the company’s visibility within the sports lighting industry—highlighting the precision, performance, and impact of high-quality lighting solutions for pickleball and tennis facilities. With a deep understanding of modern algorithms, audience engagement, and brand positioning, he is committed to driving growth, increasing lead generation, and establishing Sierra Lima Bravo South as a leader in the space.
Charles Sandomenico
Charles Sandomenico brings decades of experience, passion, and credibility in racquet sports to his role as a Brand Ambassador for Sierra Lima Bravo South. Originally from New Jersey, Charles discovered his love for year-round competition after moving to Florida, where he went on to compete in baseball, football, and track before ultimately dedicating himself to tennis. As a USPTA-certified professional, he built a distinguished 40-year career coaching USTA leagues and leading undefeated high school teams, earning recognition as the USPTA District Pro of the Year for Sarasota County in 2019.
Now based in Ocala, Charles has embraced the rapid rise of pickleball, sharing his expertise and enthusiasm with a new generation of players. Known for his “seeing is believing” philosophy, he incorporates hands-on instruction, training tools, and video analysis to help athletes develop strong, lasting skills. As a Brand Ambassador, Charles represents Sierra Lima Bravo South in the field—connecting with players, coaches, and facilities while championing the importance of high-performance lighting in elevating the game.
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