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THE TEAM

RCI Sports Management is a full-service sports facilities management company committed to building and strengthening communities by elevating where and how recreational sports are played, connections are formed, and memories are made.

RCI is transforming recreational sports in communities across America, and we can do the same for you. 

We know your success is judged not by what you promise, but what you deliver. You have a vision for all your community can be and we’re pros at helping you deliver that vision.

MEET THE TEAM

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Kristin Stroud

Founder & President

Kristin’s vision has shaped the direction of RCI, securing its first management agreement with the City of Bryan, Texas. As an entrepreneur, Kristin has launched successful companies across various industries and has a passion for developing small business leaders. Over time, Kristin found herself immersed in the youth sporting culture and out of this, emerged a strong desire to change the way athletes view themselves and their connection to the community.

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Robert Stroud

Partner

Robert is the founding physician, owner and operator of Quail Creek Ear, Nose & Throat Center. He is also an initial physician partner in Physicians Surgical Hospitals where he has served in leadership roles since its inception in 2003 and has helped guide the venture to exponential growth. He is a trusted member of the community and excels in leadership with an eager eye for strategic growth opportunities.

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Elizabeth Brown

Policy and Procedure Specialist

Elizabeth specializes in organizational transformation through the power of people, innovative processes, and best practices expertise. Earning a Master of Arts in Communication from West Texas A&M University, she has conducted and implemented research resulting in international recognition for operational improvements. Elizabeth uses authentic leadership to build connections and engage teams to reach optimal performance. She is a endurance athlete who is passionate about improving the sporting landscape.

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Scott Hillier

Strategic Advisor

Scott is a trusted advisor with years of experience in  the youth, amateur and professional markets in Australia and the US. Scott excels in team leadership, strategy creation and implementation and operations, possessing particular skill in the conversion of off-field organizational goals to on-field success.   His ability to design events for athletes of all competitive levels, communicate goals and expectations to staff and carry out complicated logistics makes him a valuable resource.

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Amber Guthrie

General Manager - Bryan, TX

Amber is born and raised an Aggie. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degree in Sport Management at Texas A&M University while also attaining her Professional Event Manager certification and American Council on Exercise certifications in Personal Training and Group Fitness. She has worked with numerous sport organizations in the Texas region such as San Antonio Sports, the Frisco RoughRiders, Texas A&M Athletics, Texas A&M Rec Sports, and the Cotton Bowl Classic. Her passion to bring people together and promote physical wellness in the community drives her ambition to provide creative opportunities for others to get outdoors, play sports, and adopt active lifestyles.

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