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!!

Leslie BeVier serves as Co-Secretary and Social Media Officer for the Northridge Athletic Boosters. She has been actively involved with the boosters for nearly two years and continues to support Northridge athletics through photography and digital communication. Her daughter graduated from Northridge in 2025, and Leslie has remained involved to help highlight and celebrate student-athletes across all sports.

In her role, Leslie manages social media content, event promotion, and athlete recognition, helping keep the community informed and engaged. She enjoys capturing moments from games and events and learning more about sports she was not previously familiar with. Serving with the boosters allows her to continue supporting Northridge athletics, preserve memories for families and athletes, and strengthen connections between teams, supporters, and the Viking community.

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 currently serves as the Vice President and has two children enrolled in Northridge Schools. His eldest is a freshman, and his youngest is a seventh grader. He also has two older children who graduated from Northridge in 2022 and from Big Walnut in 2024.

Throughout his son’s youth sports career, he was actively involved as a coach, gaining firsthand experience in supporting young athletes both on and off the field. As his children transitioned into middle school and high school athletics, his role shifted from coaching to cheering from the sidelines and supporting their teams in new ways. That continued connection to school athletics and the broader sports community led him to become involved with the Northridge Athletic Boosters. Serving as vice president allows him to give back, support student-athletes, and help strengthen athletic programs for all Northridge students.

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.