"The Team Behind The Teams!"

Paul joined our staff in 2006 and is responsible for overseeing our stewardship efforts as well as day-to-day oversight of our Directors Circle (Major Gifts Stewardship Program). Paul is our staff liaison to many external groups including the UF Alumni Association, Gators Sports Properties and the Tailgate Guys. On game days in the fall you can find him in the Touchdown Terrace attending to the needs of our boosters. Paul also assists with Major Gift fund-raising, including capital projects and scholarship endowment.

Paul is a proud Gator, graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Sport Management, and has a Master's Degree in Sports Administration from Ohio University.  Paul and his wife, Monica, reside in Gainesville.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5020
PaulV@gators.ufl.edu

Trevon joined the UAA and Gators Boosters staff in July of 2022 as an Assistant Director of Development. He is a native of Jonesboro, GA, where his family still resides. Trevon attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. He is a double Eagle, receiving his Bachelors Degree in Sport Management with a minor in Business and his Masters of Education in Higher Education Administration. After graduating with his undergraduate degree, Trevon had a couple of stints working at Georgia Southern in the Athletic Department and University Advancement as the Assistant Ticket Manager and Coordinator of Annual Giving respectively. He eventually found his way to Gainesville and the University of Florida in 2020 when he became the Assistant Director of Development in the College of Education.

In his free time, Trevon and his wife Kristin love traveling to new places. When they're not traveling, they enjoy spending time at home with their dog Luca.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5073
TrevonM@gators.ufl.edu
Cell: 352-810-5733

Maddy joined our staff in 2022 and is involved with all aspects of Gator Boosters' major gift fundraising. She works with our Gators in the Northeast US as well as the Tampa Bay region.

Maddy is a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, where her family still resides, and a double Gator graduate. She earned her bachelor's in public relations and master's in business management while at UF. Throughout her time at UF, Maddy was involved in football recruiting and operations, Student Government, and Chi Omega. After that, Maddy enrolled in Ohio University's prestigious Master of Sports Administration Program. While at Ohio, she served as the graduate assistant to the Ohio Director of Athletics and focused on development efforts and special events.

Maddy is newly engaged to Ryan McGriff (UF '15) and plans to get married in the summer of '25. In her free time, she enjoys attending sporting events, spending time with friends and family, and planning their upcoming wedding.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5089
MaddyR@gators.ufl.edu
Work Cell: 352-810-5734

Nick Byrne joined the Gator Boosters staff in June of 2024 and assists with all aspects of major gift fundraising, including capital projects and scholarship endowments. Prior to UF, Byrne served in development roles at Arizona and Mississippi State. He is a native of Medford, Oregon, and graduated from the University of Arizona with Bachelor's Degree in Sports and Society.

(352) 692-6153
NickBy@gators.ufl.edu
Cell: 352-692-6153

Thayer joined the Gator Boosters staff in 2024 and assists with all aspects of major gift fundraising, including capital projects and scholarship endowment. Before joining, the Gator Booster family Thayer worked at Black Hills State University and South Dakota State University.

A native of Volga, South Dakota, Thayer graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management. He went on to earn his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Sioux Falls, and most recently, his Doctorate of Higher Education Leadership from Bethel University.

(352) 692-6153
ThayerT@gators.ufl.edu

Kyle joined the Gator Booster Staff in August 2012 and oversees Gator Hospitality and the premium seating areas for football, basketball and baseball. On football game days in the fall you'll see him throughout the Skybox tower attending to the needs of all the boosters. Kyle also assists with the Bull Gator program and is the booster staff liaison for athletic event parking.

Kyle is a native of High Springs, FL and a proud Gator. He graduated from the University of North Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management and from the University of Florida with a Master's Degree in Sport Management. Kyle and his wife Morgan and son Cohen reside in Alachua.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5021
KyleR@gators.ufl.edu

Colby joined the Gator Boosters Staff in January 2013 and handles all accounting responsibilities for Gator Boosters, Inc. Originally from Starke, Florida, Colby graduated from Florida Southern College with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Colby is married to Heather and have two children, Ella and Luke.

(352) 375-4683 ext 5005
ColbyS@gators.ufl.edu

Garrett joined the Gator Boosters staff in November 2007. She works directly with the Major Giving team, special events and Year in Review Annual Report. On game days in the fall you will find her on the 6th Floor Suite Level. She and her husband (Eddie Bell) have been married for 40 years and both grew up in Gainesville.

Eddie is a residential appraiser UF Grad (81). They have two daughters, Haley, UF College of Journalism ('14) and Emilee, UF College of Journalism ('17). Garrett graduated BS Interior Design ('81).

(352) 375-4683 ext 5059
GarrettB@gators.ufl.edu