Kayla Surles joined High Point University in 2024 as the Ticket Operations Coordinator. In September 2025, she was promoted to Manager of Panther Club Annual Giving and Season Tickets.
Prior to her arrival at HPU, Surles served as the Ticket Office Assistant at James Madison University. She received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Hollins University, and her Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Eastern Mennonite University. She was a part of the women’s basketball team for both universities.
Outside of work, Surles enjoys weightlifting and photography.