Meet The Team
Kahlil Fortson
Hometown: Mount Union, PA
Education: Penn State University
SKILLZ: Founded company in June, 2018
Facilitates events and trainings
Athletic Experience: Penn State Club Basketball
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Kahlil Fortson
President/CEO
Shaye Smartt
Hometown: Needmore, PA
Education: Penn State University
SKILLZ: Coordinates logistics for all programs and events
Athletic Experience: Basketball, volleyball, softball
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Shaye Smartt
Director of Operations
Haley Myers
Hometown: Alexandria, PA
Education: Juniata College
SKILLZ: Coaches SKILLZ Elite AAU Girls Varsity Team
Athletic Experience: Juniata College Basketball Team
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Haley Myers
SKILLZ Elite 17U Girls Coach
Avery Green
Hometown: Mount Union, PA
Education: Penn State University
SKILLZ: Assists with company events
Athletic Experience: 2013 All-Conference Football Team Selection - Mount Union
Favorite Sport: Football
Avery Green
Community Volunteer
Ashlyn Drake
Hometown: Mount Union, PA
Education: Shenandoah University
SKILLZ: Manages internal & external communications of the company
Athletic Experience: Shenandoah Varsity Softball Starter - District 6 Hall of Fame
Favorite Sport: Softball
Ashlyn Drake
Director of Merchandise
Nick Rigby
Hometown: Huntingdon, PA
Education: Juniata College
SKILLZ: Small group and individual basketball trainer
Athletic Experience: Juniata College Men's Basketball team
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Nick Rigby
Head Basketball Trainer
Nate Gearhart
Hometown: Huntingdon, PA
Education: Waynesburg University
SKILLZ: Coaches SKILL Elite AAU Boys 15U Red Team
Athletic Experience: Waynesburg University Basketball Team
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Nate Gearhart
SKILLZ Elite 15U Red Boys Coach
Colten Brenneman
Hometown: Huntingdon, PA
Education: Huntingdon HS
SKILLZ: Networking, Acquiring Sponsorship
Athletic Experience: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Football
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Colten Brenneman
Director of Sponsorship
Jordan Fortson
Hometown: Huntingdon, PA
Education: Penn Highlands
SKILLZ: Oversees SKILLZ Elite AAU
basketball program; Head coach of 17U Boys
Athletic Experience: Penn Highlands
Basketball Team
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Jordan Fortson
SKILLZ Elite Regional Lead |
17U Boys Coach
Ryan Ritchey
Hometown: Huntingdon, PA
Education: Lock Haven University
SKILLZ: Coaches SKILLZ Elite Boys 15U Black Team
Athletic Experience: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Ryan Ritchey
Head Basketball Trainer
Kole House
Hometown: Mount Union, PA
Education: Penn State University
SKILLZ: Assists with company events
Athletic Experience: Lezzer Lumber Football All-Star Selection
Favorite Sport: Football
Kole House
Community Volunteer