AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY

DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING AND DONOR ENGAGEMENT

Madi Etherton graduated from Austin Peay State University in 2025 with a BBA in Management. With more than three years of experience in hospitality, sales, and event coordination, she’s built a strong foundation in relationship‑driven work. Austin Peay has been home to her since day one, and she’s grateful for the chance to support a community that shaped her.

DIRECTOR OF TICKET SALES

Kelsey is transitioning to athletics development and coming to Austin Peay following a six year career in ticket sales at Texas Tech. While at Texas Tech, she was able to generate over $3.5 million in ticket revenue across football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, soccer and softball ticket sales. She started her career in ticket sales at Southern Miss where she spent a summer working in their ticket office as an intern. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sport, Hospitality and Tourism Management with an emphasis in Sport Management from Troy University and also obtained a minor in Music.

GENERAL MANAGER OF REVENUE GENERATION

ACCOUNT MANAGER

Kyle is originally from Laguna Niguel, California. He has also lived in Fort Collins Colorado, Baton Rouge Louisiana, and Nashville, Tennessee.