The Arizona Diamondbacks are one of the household names in Major League Baseball. It is owned by Ken Kendrick, who leads a four-person ownership group that owns and manages the affairs of the franchise.
Ken Kendrick has been managing partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks since 2004. He currently owns the majority shares of the franchise. His position gives him the right to call for a final approval regarding the affairs of the team.
Who is the Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick?
Earl Gentry "Ken" Kendrick Jr is an American who has been part-owner of the Arizona Diamondbacks since its inception in 1995 and the managing general partner since 2004.
Ken Kendrick oversees the operations of the team and also serves as the organisation's designated representative in the MLB franchise gatherings.
Born September 2, 1943, in Princeton, West Virginia, United States. Ken has been a key figure in the history of the Diamondbacks. He attended West Virginia University (BBA).
Ken Kendrick's net worth
According to figures from Wikipedia, Ken Kendrick has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.
Ken Kendrick business
Datatel and SunGard Higher Education, later Ellucian (Sold)
Kendrick founded Datatel, Inc., an established leader in computer software development for the management of infrastructure technology for colleges, universities and foundations.
Datatel, Inc. later acquired SunGard Higher Education for $1.75 billion. The move led to the renaming of the company to Ellucian, which was later sold for $3.5 billion to TPG Capital in 2015. Ken Kendrick became a principal investor in Woodforest National Bank in 1989.
The Arizona Diamondbacks
Ken Kendrick has been one of the main figures in the Arizona Diamondbacks organisation. He led the team to two National League West Division Championships in 2007 and 2011 and competed in two NLCS series in 2007 and 2023.
Ken's tenure saw the Diamondbacks return to the World Series for the first time in 22 years. Other achievements include hosting an All-Star Game at Chase Field in 2011 as well as opening a spring training facility.
Ken Kendrick was a key player in the MLB, a position that led to his appointment to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Board of Directors in 2020.
Bumble Bee Ranch and Ironbridge Golf Clun
Ken Kendrick owns Bumble Bee Ranch, a guest ranch that provides guided horseback trail rides, cowboy dinners, Hummer tours, and cattle drives.
Ironbridge Golf Club is an 18-hole alpine golf course that offers stunning views of Mt Sopris. It is a popular golf and mountain community.
Personal life
Ken Kendrick was born on September 2, 1943, in Princeton, West Virginia, United States. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Admiministration from West Virginia University in 1965.