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Pendulum Celebrates 19 Years of Design Leadership, Ballpark Innovation, and National Growth

Pendulum incorporation anniversary graphic featuring the Pendulum logo inside a modern creative office workspace with text reading “Pendulum Became an Incorporated Business” and “2007,” celebrating 19 years of growth in sports architecture, stadium design, and venue development.

Nineteen years ago today, Pendulum was officially incorporated with a simple belief: thoughtful design, strategic planning, and authentic collaboration could create lasting impact in the communities we serve.

As we celebrate our 19th anniversary on May 18, 2026, we do so with immense gratitude for our clients who trusted us, our industry peers who challenged and inspired us, and most importantly, our employees across every region who contributed to our steady and purposeful growth over nearly two decades.

This past season alone reflects the momentum and reach of our collective efforts. We proudly opened WiSE Park in Wilson, North Carolina, and Rodger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, while continuing transformative renovation work in Stockton, California, and advancing an exciting project in Princeton, New Jersey. We also celebrate the continued recognition of Meritus Park in Hagerstown, Maryland, which earned Ballpark of the Year honors for the second consecutive year.

The Small Big Idea

Throughout this journey, Jonathan Cole has continued refining and advancing the S.C.O.R.E. methodology, a process-centered philosophy that reinforces our commitment to strategy, creativity, operations, revenue, and experience in every project we undertake.

What began in Kansas City as a focused vision has evolved into a growing national presence and a broader ecosystem of complementary brands and initiatives. Alongside Pendulum’s continued expansion, adjacent ventures including Vault, Pendulum Industrial Works, Pendulum Motorsports, and Pendulum Bubble represent the same entrepreneurial spirit, creative energy, and commitment to innovation that continue driving our organization forward across multiple industries and experiences.

Our headquarters in Kansas City remains the foundation of our culture and operations, while the MidAtlantic Division under Todd Ferry and the Southeast Division under Cedric Lowe continue advancing the Pendulum brand with leadership, innovation, and integrity.

Nineteen years is not simply a milestone; it is a reflection of relationships built over time, communities strengthened through collaboration, and a team that continues to believe in pushing the industry forward.

To everyone who has been part of this journey, thank you. We are proud of what we have accomplished together, and even more excited about what lies ahead.

Many Thanks to the the Pendulum Crew!

    • Tanner Cobb
    • Ethan Cole
    • Gianna Cole
    • Jordan Cole
    • Theresa Cole
    • Denise Disney
    • Todd Ferry
    • Kayla Hermsmeier
    • Mara Howes
    • Tony Ison
    • Cedric Lowe
    • Jacob McLain
    • Kyle Milstead
    • Neill Scheiter
    • Chris Sziabowski
    • Janae Wilson

WiSE Park Opens Tomorrow: From Vision to Reality

Pendulum’s design is never random, it’s intentional.

WiSE Stadium was not created to be large for the sake of scale. It was designed to be right-sized, thoughtfully calibrated to serve its community, not overwhelm it. Every decision reflects a deeper purpose: connection, accessibility, and long-term impact.

This project is the direct result of the SCORE methodology in action. What once lived as a framework and philosophy has now taken physical form. SCORE is no longer theoretical, it is built, open, and ready. And with it, Wilson, North Carolina steps into a new chapter.

What began as a vision rooted in downtown has become a place designed to bring people together.

WiSE Stadium is more than a ballpark.  Its open concourses, shared gathering spaces, and visual connections back to the surrounding streets dissolve the boundary between venue and city. This is not an isolated destination, it is woven into the fabric of Wilson itself.

It’s a place for baseball, yes, but just as much for everything around it.

    • For the moments before the first pitch.
    • For the conversations after the final out.
    • For families, celebrations, and the everyday rhythms of community life.

The anticipation has been building. Now it arrives, opening Day is tomorrow.  There will always be noise. We have never designed for that, we design for people, for place, and for what lasts.

This is simply the work.