President Tommy Franks has been involved with the Northridge Athletic Boosters for three years, serving two years as Vice President and now as President. He is a Northridge alum, Class of 2000, and has seen firsthand the positive impact athletics have on students. He  has three children at Northridge, a 7th grader, a 3rd grader, and a kindergartner, all of whom are active in sports. He also coaches middle school football and is passionate about making sure every athlete has what they need to succeed and feels proud to wear a Northridge uniform. Go Vikings!!

Brittany Ellis has proudly served as the Northridge Athletic Boosters Secretary for the past three years. She is a 2005 Northridge graduate and a lifelong Viking. Brittany has three children: McKenna, a junior; Emma, a seventh grader; and Zane, a fifth grader.

She is involved with the boosters because of her passion for athletics, especially volleyball. Brittany has experienced sports from many perspectives as a player, parent, and coach at multiple levels. Serving with the boosters allows her to give back to a program that means a great deal to her and to help support Northridge athletics. She enjoys being part of an organization that creates opportunities for student-athletes and helps strengthen programs for her children, their teammates, and future Vikings.

Kate Isler has served as the Northridge Athletic Boosters Treasurer since 2019 and has been a steady, reliable presence. While she is not a Northridge alum, her strong connection to the district comes through her three children and their involvement in Northridge athletics. Her oldest son, Aidan, is a member of the Class of 2021 and is now a first-year medical student at the University of Cincinnati. Bryce, Class of 2023, is currently pursuing an engineering degree at The Ohio State University. Her youngest son, Colton, is a junior in the Class of 2027 and continues the family’s Northridge involvement.

In addition to her work as treasurer, Kate is a talented photographer who regularly contributes photos that help showcase Northridge student-athletes and events. Her financial leadership and creative contributions make her an invaluable part of the Boosters organization.

Derek Edwards started serving as Vice President of the Northridge Athletic Boosters in the 2025–2026 school year. He and his family have strong ties to the Northridge community. His wife, Reese Edwards, joined the Athletic Boosters as the Social Media Coordinator in the 2026-2027 school year. He has two children currently enrolled in Northridge Schools: a daughter in the Class of 2029 and a son in the Class of 2031. He also has two older daughters, one who graduated from Northridge in 2022 and another who graduated from Big Walnut in 2024. 

Derek’s involvement in youth athletics began on the sidelines as a coach throughout his son’s youth sports career. That experience gave him firsthand insight into the importance of supporting young athletes, their teams, and the volunteers who make youth sports possible. As his children transitioned into middle and high school athletics, Derek’s role shifted from coaching to cheering them on and finding new ways to support their teams and athletic programs.

That continued connection to school athletics led Derek to become involved with the Northridge Athletic Boosters. As Vice President, he enjoys the opportunity to give back to the Northridge community, support student-athletes, and help strengthen athletic programs for all Northridge students.

Derek also takes the lead on the Athletic Boosters food trailer, helping coordinate one of the organization’s important fundraising and community-building efforts at Northridge athletic events.

Karrie Sharpe serves as Co-Treasurer for the Northridge Athletic Boosters and has held this role since 2025. She is a Northridge alum, Class of 1994. Karrie has a 17 year old daughter, Abigail, who is a junior and plays volleyball at Northridge.

In her role as Co Treasurer, Karrie enjoys helping coordinate booster events and supporting fundraising efforts that benefit Northridge athletics. She values being part of an organization that works to provide student-athletes with the best possible experiences and opportunities. Her continued involvement reflects her commitment to supporting athletic programs and giving back to the school community that has meant so much to her family.

Reese Edwards is thrilled to serve as the Social Media Coordinator for the Northridge Athletic Boosters. In this volunteer role, she captures the competitive energy and achievements of our student-athletes, keeping Viking families and fans connected to every game, match, and event. Reese’s dedication to Northridge athletics is a true family affair—she is a proud mom to a daughter (Class of 2029) on the cheerleading team, a son (Class of 2031) in wrestling and baseball, and her husband serves alongside her as the booster club's Vice President.  When she isn't curating digital content or cheering from the stands, Reese works as a medical receptionist, trains at CrossFit Veneration and loves hitting the open road as a passenger princess on her husband’s Harley. Reese is dedicated to ensuring our Northridge athletes get the recognition they deserve by using digital storytelling to keep local families connected. Go Vikings!