We’re proud to introduce our inaugural board, who bring passion and dedication to this important initiative. Learn more about each member below:

President: Heather Alvarez

I am thrilled to support the Kingfishers Athletic Booster Club! My daughter is in 7th grade, and we became part of the IC Imagine community when she was in 6th grade. Sports have always been a significant part of my family’s life, as we’ve been involved in various roles – players, coaches, supporting staff, and parents of athletes. I currently serve as the middle school girls' basketball coach and currently serve the T.C. Rams Club. I’m excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to help grow and enhance the athletics program here at IC Imagine.

Treasurer/Concessions: Kelly Gibbs

Hi, my name is Kelly Gibbs. A little bit about me: we have nine children, eight of whom are Kingfishers, and four of them are athletes at IC Imagine. I am passionate about helping our school continue to grow and thrive in any way I can, but I’m especially excited to help with the athletics side of things. Along with being a mom and wife, I also work full-time at Texas Roadhouse as the Local Store Marketer and Admin.

Secretary: McKayla Spivey

Hello, my name is McKayla Spivey. You may also know me as Payton (9th grade), Gavin (7th grade), or Olivia’s (3rd grade) mom. Our family has been a part of IC Imagine since Payton began Kindergarten back in 2015. We have been heavily involved in athletics at IC Imagine and are eager to help continue building this wonderful athletics program. Outside of IC Imagine, I am also part of the Fairview Athletics Association, where my husband, Travis, serves as the President. We have been managing and coaching youth sports—baseball, softball, basketball, and cheerleading—for over five years. I am also a Special Procedures Technologist in Interventional Radiology at Mission Hospital, where I’ve worked for 13 years. I’m excited to serve as the Secretary of the IC Imagine Kingfishers Athletic Boosters Club.

Sponsorship Coordinator: Kelsey Balnis

Hello, my name is Kelsey Balnis. My family and I have been at IC Imagine for seven years now. You may see me around the school involved with my four boys’ activities. I love our IC Imagine family and culture and hope we can all support our athletic programs in the coming months more than ever before!

Events Coordinator: Kristen Manley

My husband, Eric, and I are natives to Asheville and have two children. Our daughter, Alyssa, is 22 and joined IC Imagine when it first opened. Our son, Zach, is in 7th grade, and this is his first year here. We have been involved in athletics for many years and are looking forward to helping launch the Kingfisher Athletic Booster Club here at IC Imagine. We hope to meet many of you throughout the upcoming months.

Facility Manager: Zach Stewart

Hi, everyone! My name is Zack Stewart, Athletics Manager for Asheville Parks and Recreation. Quick Bio:
• Born and raised in Asheville, NC
• Father of two girls, Sienna (6) and Stella (12), both of whom attend ICI
• Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA)
• Married to my high school sweetheart
I look forward to serving on the board and helping build the Kingfishers Athletic Booster Club!

Social Media Coordinator: Katie Dettelbach

I'm a nurse and pilates instructor. I co-founded an online health and fitness company. Our primary form of marketing is social media, which has grown a large following. I have two sons at ICI—one in 7th grade and one in 4th grade.  

Are you passionate about supporting our student-athletes and helping to grow our athletic programs? We’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, sponsoring, or simply learning more, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Reach out to us via email at ICIAthleticsboosters@icimagine.org to learn more about how you can make a difference. Together, we can take IC Imagine athletics to the next level!