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 Manager at Nilson Sports, bringing a unique blend of sports passion 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. 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.