Cheri Kempf has long been at the forefront of women’s sports, specifically fastpitch softball - as a player, instructor, an industry marketing representative, a television sports commentator and as the Commissioner of National Pro Fastpitch.
A four-time National Champion and three-time Hall of Fame Inductee, Cheri has also represented the United States on the international stage as a National Team member for Team USA and 1992 World Cup Champion.
Off of the field, Cheri has supported softball athletes since 1999, when she built and began operating the largest training facility in the world for the sport, known as Club K.
In addition to creating instructional DVDs and software to assist softball players in perfecting their craft, Kempf is the author of the book “Softball Pitching Edge,” published by Human Kinetics. She is also the inventor and patent holder of the Spin Right Spinner, a device that teaches correct spin on pitch deliveries for both softball and baseball.
Cheri has been a color commentator covering NCAA softball for ESPN, and previously commentated for FOX Sports, Comcast Sports, YES Network and the MLB Network.
Cheri was the President and Commissioner of the National Pro Fastpitch from 2007 until 2020 where she led the women's professional fastpitch softball League consisting of 4 teams located in Akron OH, Washington, PA, Chicago IL, and Kissimmee, FL.
In her current role Cheri is the Vice President and Executive Producer for Broadcast Distribution at Athletes Unlimited - an organization that aims to empower athletes as leaders, promote inclusive ownership focused on long-term financial and personal well-being of athletes, and bring fans closer to the game by innovating on and off the field.