The Erie Sports Commission announced today that Kyle Anderson has been hired as the organization’s Sports Development Coordinator.
Anderson is a graduate of Point Park University, with a degree in Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Management. While earning his degree, Anderson gained valuable industry experience interning at PPG Paints Arena and as a sales intern with the Erie Otters Hockey Club.
Following graduation, Anderson joined the Erie SeaWolves, serving as an Account Executive before advancing to the role of Community Affairs Coordinator. In that position, he managed community programs, fundraising initiatives, community partnerships and special events. Most recently, he led the organization’s efforts to win the 2026 MiLB Together Award, which recognizes a Minor League Baseball team that demonstrates an outstanding, ongoing commitment to charitable services, support and leadership within the local community and baseball industry.
“We are excited to welcome Kyle to the Erie Sports Commission team,” said 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.”
As the Sports Development Coordinator, Anderson will work to attract new sporting events to Erie County, assist in servicing existing events and support the organization’s efforts to grow sports tourism in Erie County. He will work closely with executive director Ben Huggler and event and marketing manager Sydney Dietz to advance the Erie Sports Commission’s mission of driving economic impact through sports.
“I am excited to join the Erie Sports Commission and begin this next chapter of my career,” said Kyle Anderson, sports development coordinator of the Erie Sports Commission. “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, PA, Anderson has built a career in Erie’s sports community and is eager to help showcase the Erie region as a premier destination for sporting events of all sizes.
