Proud to have made Northwest Arkansas home for 11 years, Kyle is excited and honored to have been selected to lead Arkansas Edge!
He has spent the last near-decade fundraising at Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP, most recently as the Director of Development for Walmart AMP. He oversaw all contributed revenue generation for the venue, in addition to all corporate partnerships and special event sponsorships for Walton Arts Center, responsible for raising over $5.5 million annually.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was named to the International Association of Venue Manager’s 30 Under 30, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA, and was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity.
Kyle is thrilled to continue building Arkansas Edge and helping to impact the lives of all Razorback student-athletes!
He currently lives in Fayetteville with his wife Rachel, their energetic five year old daughter, and two cats, Karma and Churro.
Proud to have made Northwest Arkansas home for 11 years, Kyle is excited and honored to have been selected to lead Arkansas Edge!
He has spent the last near-decade fundraising at Walton Arts Center and Walmart AMP, most recently as the Director of Development for Walmart AMP. He oversaw all contributed revenue generation for the venue, in addition to all corporate partnerships and special event sponsorships for Walton Arts Center, responsible for raising over $5.5 million annually. Kyle was on the team that helped raise $18 million for the Expansion of the Walmart AMP in 2019 and 2020.
Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was named to the International Association of Venue Manager’s 30 Under 30, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA, and was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity.
Kyle is thrilled to continue building Arkansas Edge and helping to impact the lives of all Razorback student-athletes!
He currently lives in Fayetteville with his wife Rachel, their energetic five year old daughter, and two cats, Karma and Churro.
Sydney is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, where she received a bachelor’s degree in public health. As an undergrad, Sydney competed for the University of Arkansas’ gymnastics team and was a four-year letter winner and Academic All-American. After her time as a Gymback, Sydney earned her master’s degree in Recreation and Sports Management at Arkansas while also serving as a Graduate Assistant for the Athletic Director’s office. Upon graduation, she was hired by the University of Arkansas as the first NIL Coordinator in the nation. As a passionate advocate for athlete’s rights, she is committed to reshaping the narrative surrounding collegiate athletics, helping student-athletes navigate brand development, and securing life-changing endorsement opportunities for talented young individuals.
Read MoreSydney is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, where she received a bachelor’s degree in public health. As an undergrad, Sydney competed for the University of Arkansas’ gymnastics team and was a four-year letter winner and Academic All-American. After her time as a Gymback, Sydney earned her master’s degree in Recreation and Sports Management at Arkansas while also serving as a Graduate Assistant for the Athletic Director’s office. Upon graduation, she was hired by the University of Arkansas as the first NIL Coordinator in the nation. As a passionate advocate for athlete’s rights, she is committed to reshaping the narrative surrounding collegiate athletics, helping student-athletes navigate brand development, and securing life-changing endorsement opportunities for talented young individuals. Most recently, Sydney was the Assistant Director of ONEArkansas NIL, where she handled all player relations and student-athlete engagements. Sydney also occasionally serves as a color analyst for the SEC Network during gymnastics season. Her journey from the gymnastics mat to the forefront of NIL reflects her dedication to empowering athletes and unlocking the full potential of their personal brands. Sydney married her husband Connor in June 2023, and they have two dogs – Charlie and Dak.
Alex was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas and is a 2017 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. He studied journalism before deciding instead to pursue a career in sales and business development. Before joining Arkansas Edge, he spent over 5 years as an Account Executive for Arkansas Business Publishing Group where he broke company sales records. While there, Alex worked to connect advertisers to business leaders across the state. In this role, he is excited to help businesses promote their brands by engaging with Razorback student athletes through NIL opportunities. Alex is a lifelong Razorback fan and is looking forward to creating new revenue opportunities for Arkansas Edge.
Alex was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas and is a 2017 graduate of Arkansas Tech University. He studied journalism before deciding instead to pursue a career in sales and business development. Before joining Arkansas Edge, he spent over 5 years as an Account Executive for Arkansas Business Publishing Group where he broke company sales records. While there, Alex worked to connect advertisers to business leaders across the state. In this role, he is excited to help businesses promote their brands by engaging with Razorback student athletes through NIL opportunities. Alex is a lifelong Razorback fan and is looking forward to creating new revenue opportunities for Arkansas Edge.
Emma is a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in event management. While pursuing her degree, Emma was selected to be a member of the Razorback Foundation Collegiate Board. The Razorback Foundation supports the athletic endeavors of the university. Emma first served as the collegiate board treasurer and most recently, vice president of special events. Additionally, she was hired to be the Razorback Foundation Special Events Intern contributing to multiple notable events including the OneArkansas NIL 2023 Football Kickoff Luncheon and the Justin Moore and Friends Benefit Concert. Emma was also an active member of Chi Omega Sorority. Emma is from Dallas, Texas, however she has grown up attending Razorback games since she has family in Arkansas. She is excited to blend her love for the Hogs with her passion for the success of Arkansas Edge.
Read MoreEmma is a recent graduate of the University of Arkansas, where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in event management. While pursuing her degree, Emma was selected to be a member of the Razorback Foundation Collegiate Board. The Razorback Foundation supports the athletic endeavors of the university. Emma first served as the collegiate board treasurer and most recently, vice president of special events. Additionally, she was hired to be the Razorback Foundation Special Events Intern contributing to multiple notable events including the OneArkansas NIL 2023 Football Kickoff Luncheon and the Justin Moore and Friends Benefit Concert. Emma was also an active member of Chi Omega Sorority. Emma is from Dallas, Texas, however she has grown up attending Razorback games since she has family in Arkansas. She is excited to blend her love for the Hogs with her passion for the success of Arkansas Edge.