ERIE, Pa.—The Erie Sports Commission has named Kyle Anderson its new sports development coordinator. Anderson brings experience in sports sales, community engagement, and event management to the role.
He is a graduate of Point Park University, where he earned a degree in sports, arts, and entertainment management. During his studies, he gained industry experience through internships at PPG Paints Arena and with the Erie Otters Hockey Club, where he worked in sales.
After graduation, Anderson joined the Erie SeaWolves as an account executive before advancing to community affairs coordinator. In that role, he managed community programs, fundraising initiatives, partnerships, and special events. Most recently, he led the organization’s efforts to earn the 2026 MiLB Together Award, which recognizes a Minor League Baseball team for its ongoing commitment to charitable service, community support, and leadership.
“We are excited to welcome Kyle to the Erie Sports Commission team,” says Ben Huggler, executive director of the Erie Sports Commission. “Kyle’s background in sports, community engagement, and relationship building will be a tremendous asset to our organization. His passion for the sports industry and commitment to Erie will help us to continue to attract and support sporting events that generate economic impact for Erie County.”
In his new role, Anderson will focus on attracting sporting events to Erie County, servicing existing events, and supporting the commission’s efforts to expand sports tourism throughout the region. He will work alongside Huggler and Event and Marketing Manager Sydney Dietz to advance the organization’s mission of generating economic impact through sports.
“I am excited to join the Erie Sports Commission and begin this next chapter of my career,” says Kyle Anderson. “Erie has played a major role in my personal and professional development, and I look forward to promoting the region, supporting event organizers and contributing to the continued growth of tourism in Erie.”
Raised in Erie, Anderson has developed his career within the region’s sports community and will help position Erie as a destination for sporting events of all sizes.
