Sponsor spotlight
Miedema Wealth Management
We are delighted to introduce Miedema Wealth Management as a valued court sponsor in the Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex. Neal and Amy Miedema have called Southwest Michigan home for nearly 30 years. Along with their four kids, they have immersed themselves in our community, and are active in philanthropy, church, and athletics. Neal had already recognized the juggernaut that pickleball was becoming when he decided to partner with West Hills and the Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex.
Miedema Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, is proud to announce that the team has been recognized for the third consecutive year on the Forbes “Best in State Wealth Management Teams” list (2024–2026). This continued recognition places the team among an elite group of advisory practices nationwide dedicated to exceptional client service and consistently strong results.
The Forbes ranking selections are based on a comprehensive assessment of data submitted by thousands of advisors across the country, with consideration given to assets under management, industry experience, client service model, best practices, and a clean compliance record.
“This third consecutive recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects not just a single year of achievement, but a long term commitment to excellence,” said Neal Miedema, CRPC™ ChFC® “It represents our team’s unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional service and thoughtful, personalized advice to every client we serve. As we move through 2026, we remain focused on helping our clients navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape with clarity, confidence, and purpose.”
The team’s repeat inclusion on the Forbes list underscores their comprehensive approach to wealth management, which blends technical knowledge with a deeply personalized client experience. Miedema Wealth Management serves high net worth families, business owners, corporate executives, and individuals with complex planning needs. Their services include financial and retirement planning, investment and risk management, and qualified plan strategies designed to support long term goals.
Neal Miedema CRPC™ ChFC®
ameripriseadvisors.com
(269) 329-1683
@email
5991 Venture Park Dr
Kalamazoo MI, 49009-1859
Miedema Wealth Management is led by Neal Miedema, CRPC™ ChFC® Private Wealth Advisor. After graduating from WMU with a degree in finance, he became an Ameriprise practice, and the rest is history. He has built a premier organization with an impressive team including Financial Advisors, Lisa Pleiness CRPC™ ChFC®, and Tacy Davis, MBA. The practice is further supported by Sam Henley, Financial Planning Specialist, and Lindsay Zondervan, Client Concierge. For more information or to schedule an introductory meeting, please contact Lindsay Zondervan at 269 329 1683 or explore their website at www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/miedema-wealth-management/.
Neal has created a real sense of family and engagement with his team and with his clients. West Hills and the Latitude 42 Pickleball complex are proud to be partners with Miedema Wealth Management and look forward to many years of fun and comradery in the future.
About Ameriprise Financial
Ameriprise Financial has been helping people feel more confident about their financial future for 130 years1. With extensive investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities and a nationwide network of approximately 10,000 financial advisors, Ameriprise Financial has the strength and expertise to serve the full range of individual and institutional investors’ financial needs. For more information, visit ameriprise.com.
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Thank you to our sponsors
Paddle Sponsor
Mike and Sharon Seelye Family
Check out the complex
The complex
The Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex at West Hills features 13 dedicated indoor courts and one outdoor court facility. The construction of this 37,000-square-foot facility was largely made possible by a generous contribution from Ruth and Mike Stoddard.
Our Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex has convenient access to the existing West Hills Athletic Club building and amenities, including locker rooms, the pro shop, a fitness center, group fitness classes, indoor tennis courts, a kid's club, and personal training services for injury prevention, skill development and more.
Dedicated courts
The complex provides 13 dedicated indoor pickleball courts with ample playing space surrounding each court (34’ x 64’). The courts will feature the same premium playing surface finished by Laykold—the official court surface of the US Open Tennis Championships in New York.
Indirect lighting
Indirect lighting is featured at the Latitude 42 Pickleball Complex because it is the preferred method for illuminating pickleball courts, minimizing glare and ensuring an even light distribution throughout the court. This lighting method directs the light upward toward the ceiling, which then reflects it back down, creating a soft, uniform glow that improves visibility and reduces eye strain for Pickleball players.
Permanent nets
According to the ASBA (American Sports Builders Association) and USA Pickleball, for optimal play on competition-sized courts (34 'x64'), the recommended ceiling height at the net line should be 21' or higher.
- Lower courts = 31 ft
- Upper courts = 27 ft 6 in
The facility offers an integrated social space, restrooms, and a court-side viewing area.
West Hills offers a total 22 pickleball courts at our facility—one of the largest venues for pickleball in the area.
Complex floorplans
Sponsorship opportunity
West Hills Athletic Club is an auxiliary service of Western Michigan University. Therefore, the WMU general fund does not support it or receive gifts from the athletic department. The funding for the pickleball complex will come from gifts, sponsorships, and West Hills operational funds.
With your support, we will reduce overhead expenses and keep pricing affordable to all in the pickleball community. Gifts will also free up operational funds to continue upgrading the current facility.
Our facility is estimated to have 700 visitors a day or 4,900 a week. Here are a couple of ways to take advantage of that captive audience.
Sponsorship and donation
Sponsorship paddle
- Paddle plaque $10,000
Court sponsorship
- Lifetime $100,000
- Five year $50,000
Want to learn more about sponsorship opportunities? Contact Tyler Norman, @email.
Thank you to all that attended our Open House celebration.
The ribbon cutting and Open House was held on Thursday, Sept. 4 and it was a huge success. Thank you to everyone that attended the celebration.