About Us

Michael Salvo is the Founder and CEO of Nilson Sports. He studied Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management at Northeastern University. In 2014, Michael became Founder and CEO of the digital marketing agency Whitecap Digital, helping ecommerce companies generate over $100 million in revenue. Combining his passion for college sports and success in the marketing industry, Michael is building Nilson Sports into the go-to NIL marketing agency for college athletes seeking to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness.

Makaya Pahl serves at the head recruiting sports agent for Nilson Sports. Her instinct and talent in hockey led to a successful four-year tenure playing at the University of Minnesota. Makayla’s dedication to the sport culminated in her winning a gold medal as part of Team USA’s U18 team in 2018. Soon after NIL was established, Makayla was one of the first college hockey players to secure an NIL deal. Her experience in college sports and keen understanding of the NIL space led her to pursue a master’s degree in Sports Management from the University of Kansas.

Daniel Greene is a licensed attorney with the law firm Newman & Lickstein as well as a Sports Law adjunct professor at SUNY Cortland. He has played an active role in the emerging field of name, image, and likeness (NIL) in college athletics, recognized by On3 as a leading voice in College Sports. Daniel is a graduate of Union College and the Syracuse University College of Law, where he was the President of the Entertainment & Sports Law Society.

Alec Easton serves as the NIL Brand Partnerships and Football Operations Manager at Nilson Sports, bringing a unique blend of sports knowledge and marketing acumen to the athlete representation team. In his role, Alec leverages his expertise in sales and marketing to oversee our team of NIL Sports Marketing Coordinators and help establish meaningful connections between our athletes and brands. Additionally, he oversees the operations of Nilson Sports’ recently-launched football division and ensures the maximization of opportunities for our players, both on and off the field. Alec holds degrees in Economics, Sports Communications, and History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dylan Steele began his work in the NIL industry during his time as a student athlete at the University of Michigan where he served as the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board Chair for NIL & NCAA Legislation playing a key role in setting up the University’s ICON program. Dylan is continuing his education at Western Kentucky University where he is pursuing his MBA. At Nilson Sports, Dylan serves as the Athlete NIL Manager as he continues to pioneer the collegiate NIL space.

Nick Robert Gallo is a trusted figure in the hockey world, known for his expertise and approachable nature. With over a decade of experience, he has coached youth hockey in California and scouted California talent for WHL and USHL teams. As Vice President of iKONIC Sports & Entertainment Group, Nick focuses on Real Estate representation, relocation, and education for athletes, including NHL players. He also hosts Holding Court, an LA Kings-focused podcast on The Sporting Tribune, where he shares unique hockey content and interviews with prominent figures. At Nilson Sports, Nick coordinates NIL brand deals for NCAA athletes and provides transfer portal assistance. Proud to be an all-around hockey resource, he is dedicated to supporting athletes on and off the ice.

Nathan Murdock oversees all social media initiatives and content creation for Nilson Sports' social accounts. Starting his career in sports as an online creator, he's used his wealth of hockey knowledge to amass a following of 100k+ followers on all social platforms. Working in the past with media companies like Sportsnet, Bleacher Report, SDPN and more, Nathan utilizes his social expertise to expand Nilson Sports' online footprint, connect personally with both future recruits and transfer portal entrees, and help drive paid marketing deals for our athletes.

Will is a southern Illinois native who currently resides in St. Louis. He studied sports management while also playing football at North Central College. His football career began in the fall of 2015 where he worked as a Film Analyst for the Cleveland Browns until 2022. Will has held numerous roles in the football industry since then with the most recent one being a Recruiting Analyst at UNLV during their historic 2024 season.