About — The Thunder Trust

Our MissionThe Thunder Trust

Our mission is to create new opportunities for the entire community.

We are dedicated to connecting Marshall student-athletes with businesses and other non-profit organizations within our community to facilitate NIL agreements.

Our collective helps keep Marshall Athletics competitive by providing NIL opportunities for student-athletes while allowing them to remain dedicated students and athletes.

Our organized efforts aim to raise the profile of student-athletes and their programs and deepen community engagement through our partnerships. Your support allows college athletes to give back to the community and receive financial benefit from their talents and hard work.

*OUR WHY*Staying Competitive

Each year, Marshall Athletics aims to bring the best and brightest athletes to Marshall University and our city to compete at the college level. We believe this collective will be a valuable asset to the recruitment decision-making process because it provides appealing possibilities for deserving student-athletes. As a result, we hope The Thunder Trust helps to support and encourage talented athletes all over the world to choose Marshall University and call Huntington, West Virginia their new home.

*OUR WHY*Our Community First

There is no place like Huntington, West Virginia and there is no school like Marshall University. The two are integral to each other, and the new NCAA rules offer even more opportunities for Marshall students and the surrounding region to engage with one another and build on strong community ties. As a nonprofit collective, we put our community first and ensure that every contribution serves our mission to instill better opportunities for our student-athletes and our sponsors.

*Who We Are?*
We Are…
**Volunteers. Leaders. Alumni.**

The Thunder Trust has a qualified board of directors dedicated to the Marshall community. We each bring a unique experience to the table and unparalleled success in business, commitment to charity, and deep involvement in the Huntington community. Together, The Thunder Trust works to facilitate new opportunities because we want to see our entire community win. **Meet Our Board Below.**

our TeamBoard of Directors

Tyler Hutchison

Matt Woelfel

Michael Misiti

Geoff Perry

Jermaine Swafford

Mike Natale

Larry Tweel

David Fox

Tammy Hugh

Chad Barry