Pickleball Ontario is excited to help our community get to know our board members. In this edition, we are pleased to introduce Ken Haggert.
Ken was born and raised in Toronto, where he spent much of his career in Facilities Management, specializing in Door Automation. Now “semi-retired,” he proudly runs his own business, KahRah Enterprises, which focuses on the installation, servicing, and project management of Door Automation systems. Over the years, Ken has developed expert-level skills in this field. Eleven years ago, he and his wife relocated to Kawartha Lakes, a place Ken fondly refers to as home to the best ice cream in Ontario. If you haven’t yet tried Kawartha Dairies ice cream, it’s definitely worth the trip! Ken and his wife have been married for 34 years, and together they’ve fully embraced the active, community-oriented lifestyle of their new home.
Ken discovered pickleball after retiring to Kawartha Lakes, and what began as a new pastime quickly grew into a passion for the sport and its growth. Today, he serves as a Director of the Kawartha Lakes Pickleball Association, where he is deeply involved in supporting players and community development.
Committed to learning and leadership, Ken holds his NCCP Level 1 coaching certification and is currently pursuing Level 2. His dedication to improving player experiences and strengthening organizational foundations makes him a strong addition to the Pickleball Ontario Board.
Ken is an active contributor, sitting on several board committees including Marketing, Affiliation, PCNS (Pickleball Canada National System), and Club Engagement. Through these roles, he is focused on building connections, supporting clubs across the province, and helping guide the future of pickleball in Ontario.
In 1984, Ken graduated from the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Environmental Studies with a minor in Geography.
We are thrilled to have Ken Haggert on the board and look forward to his contributions to Ontario’s pickleball community.
