Our Team
Team Nation Staff
Meet our staff and advisors (they’re all our first draft picks)
Whitney Clayton
CEO & Co-founder
Whitney K. Clayton unites diverse teams to build complicated products in tech. He has grown three companies, founded multiple international offices, raised over $450M .. More Info>
Matt Clayton
President / CTO / Co-founder
Matt Clayton creates 21st century learning solutions for real life application. He has incubated over 100 schools in 20 countries, including conceiving/building tech platforms… More Info>
Chad Lewis
Co-founder
3-time Pro Bowl tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Rams; Construction company GM; author and speaker; Assoc. Athletic Director at Brigham Young University… More Info>
Steve Young
Co-founder
Team Nation co-founder Steve Young built his fame as the record-setting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers but he is also attorney, an motivational speaker.. More Info>
Marty Smith
Director of Customer Success
Matt “Marty” Smith cares deeply about delivering a winning customer experience. Matt most recently worked to help companies establish and deliver recognition … More Info>
Will Tukuafu
Senior Advisor
Former pro player for the NFL: 2x superbowl Fullback/Dline for the 49ers and Seahawks. Tukuafu appeared in 50 games (4 starts) as a fullback and defensive… More Info>
Ryker Mathews
Senior Advisor
Pro player for the CFL and former NFL player. During the off-season find Ryker assistant coaching at his former high school. As part of the “football brain trust” … More Info>
Chance Burrows
Finance Advisor
Well-traveled, multi-lingual, experienced financial professional with focus in the tech sector. Chance manages finance & accounting operations, internal processes and controls, ERP… More Info>
Lizzy Bullock
Marketing Advisor
Connecting purpose driven brands with enthusiastic consumers through developing and managing award winning integrated marketing programs. Bringing brands such as Cox Automotive .. More Info>
Preston Curtis
University & Pro Relations
Preston is a sports enthusiast and grew up competing in football, basketball, and baseball. He finished his athletic career as a wide receiver for the Utah State University football team… More Info>
Wil Osborne
UX Designer
Wil gained an awareness of design while living in Northern Italy a few years ago, and since then has been able to think of little else. Recently graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from Brigham… More Info>
Cole Peterson
Playbook Specialist
Former multisport athlete who continues to participate in and follow different sports any way possible. Cole played wide reciever at East and has a deep passion and love for sports… More Info>
Chase Peterson
Playbook & Content Specialist
Chase is a multi sport athlete, currently attending Brigham Young University. Chase brings a wealth of football knowledge from the player perspective to the table….. More Info>
Ben Kutler
Account Executive
Ben Kutler has been involved with athletics his whole life. Originally from Ithaca, NY and a graduate of Ithaca College, Ben is former multi sport athlete who has a passion…. More Info>