Kyle joined the IPTAY team in 2014 and currently serves as a Director of Major Gifts. In this role, he is responsible for securing capital gifts that help deliver resources to Clemson student-athletes and fuel the championship tradition of Clemson Athletics. Previously at IPTAY, Kyle was the Director of Premium Seating where he had direct oversight over the sales and marketing efforts for all of Clemson Athletics’ premium seating inventory for football, basketball, and baseball. Prior to joining the IPTAY staff, Kyle served as the Premium Sales Director with the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and the Sales and Events Manager for the Georgia Dome.

Kyle graduated from Georgia State University and earned a degree in Hospitality Administration. During his time at Georgia State, Kyle worked for Nike during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA.

Kyle currently resides in Central, SC with his wife, Tina Shields. Tina is originally from Houston, TX and now teaches within Early Childhood Education. Kyle and Tina have two twin boys, Coleman and Connor. Kyle’s family enjoys any activity that they are able to share together.