Our Team
Drew Kelso
Founder & CEO | One Motive Sports
NBA Certified & NCAA Certified Agent
Drew Kelso is the Founder and CEO of One Motive Sports and a certified agent with both the NBA and NCAA. He leads OMS with a relationship-first philosophy centered on integrity, long-term development, and strategic professional placement.
With experience guiding athletes through the NBA, G-League, and international markets, Drew prioritizes preparation over hype and sustainable career growth over short-term exposure.
At OMS, belief isn’t just a message — it’s the standard.
Siler Schneider
Director of Recruiting | One Motive Sports
Siler Schneider serves as Director of Recruiting at One Motive Sports, bringing a unique player-first perspective as a former athlete and OMS client himself. His firsthand experience competing professionally — including international play — gives him valuable insight into every stage of the athlete journey.
Siler understands how to navigate today’s college basketball landscape, from recruiting and roster dynamics to NIL realities, while also preparing athletes for the critical transition from college to the professional level — whether that path leads to the NBA, G-League, or international opportunities.
With a genuine, approachable personality and the ability to connect with anyone, Siler brings a complementary dynamic to the OMS leadership team. His authenticity builds trust, and his experience bridges the gap between where athletes are and where they aspire to be.
At OMS, Siler ensures recruiting is more than evaluation — it’s guidance, preparation, and long-term vision.
Vlad Moldoveanu
Director of International | One Motive Sports
Vlad Moldoveanu serves as Director of International at One Motive Sports, bringing elite global experience following an outstanding professional playing career. A former high-level collegiate and international standout, Vlad competed at the NCAA level and represented Romania on the national stage before building a successful career across Europe’s top leagues.
His extensive network throughout international basketball allows OMS athletes to access meaningful professional opportunities abroad, while his firsthand experience provides invaluable guidance during the transition from college to the global professional game.
Vlad plays a critical role in helping athletes develop sustainable careers overseas, positioning them strategically within international markets while leveraging long-standing relationships with clubs, executives, and decision-makers across Europe.
At OMS, Vlad ensures that global opportunity is more than an option — it’s a strategic pathway.
Josh Jones
Regional Scout | One Motive Sports
Josh Jones serves as a Recruiter at One Motive Sports, bringing the perspective of a former athlete and former OMS client to his role. Having experienced the representation process firsthand, Josh understands what athletes and families truly need during pivotal career decisions.
With deep-rooted ties to his community and a strong, trusted network, Josh plays a vital role in identifying talent and building meaningful relationships. His authenticity and relatability allow him to connect naturally with prospects while reinforcing the culture and values that define OMS.
At One Motive Sports, Josh helps ensure recruiting is grounded in trust, community, and long-term vision.
Clay Mallory
Director of NIL | One Motive Sports
Clay Mallory serves as Director of NIL at One Motive Sports, leading athlete branding, transfer portal strategy, and name, image, and likeness negotiations.
With prior experience running his own agency, Clay brings seasoned expertise in deal structuring, contract negotiation, and strategic placement. He plays a key role in helping athletes navigate the ever-changing college landscape — whether entering the transfer portal, evaluating opportunities to stay, or maximizing their current situation to create even greater leverage.
Clay works exclusively with respected brands and platforms including Topps, ESPN, and major footwear companies, ensuring athletes build partnerships that extend beyond basketball and create long-term value.
His approach is both protective and proactive — making sure players are in the best hands during transitional moments while positioning them for sustainable success on and off the court.
At OMS, Clay turns portal movement into opportunity and exposure into equity.
Lily Turner
Director of Branding & Marketing | One Motive Sports
Lily Turner serves as Director of Branding & Marketing at One Motive Sports, bringing experience shaped by time spent learning alongside some of the largest agencies in the industry. Her background provides OMS with high-level insight into athlete positioning, brand strategy, and long-term market growth.
With extensive contacts across marketing sectors — including relationships within Fortune 500 companies — Lily works to align athletes with authentic partnerships that extend far beyond basketball.
But her approach goes deeper than branding alone. Lily invests time in understanding each athlete’s story, background, personality, and long-term vision. From organizing camps and community initiatives to structuring business ventures and corporate partnerships, she helps transform personal narratives into powerful platforms.
At OMS, Lily ensures every athlete’s brand is intentional, strategic, and built for longevity — not just visibility.
Eric Simpkin
Regional Scout | One Motive Sports
Eric Simpkin serves as a Regional Scout for One Motive Sports, playing a vital role in identifying, evaluating, and projecting talent with a long-term professional lens. His ability to assess athletes beyond surface-level production allows OMS to strategically target players who fit the agency’s developmental and professional standards.
With prior experience as a lead agent, Eric brings a deep understanding of how coaches think, how programs operate, and what professional organizations look for at the next level. This perspective strengthens his scouting evaluations and provides athletes with informed guidance as they navigate the transfer portal, overseas opportunities, and long-term career planning.
His relationships within coaching circles and professional networks give OMS valuable insight across multiple regions and competitive levels.
At OMS, Eric ensures that scouting isn’t just about talent — it’s about projection, fit, and sustainable professional growth.
Thomas Sandlin
Chief Operating Officer | One Motive Sports
Thomas Sandlin serves as Chief Operating Officer at One Motive Sports, overseeing client retention, strategic operations, and multimedia branding initiatives across the agency.
With a sharp focus on relationship management and long-term athlete development, Thomas plays a central role in ensuring every OMS client receives hands-on support throughout their collegiate and professional journey. He works closely with players on positioning, exposure strategy, and brand growth while coordinating internal operations to keep OMS moving with precision.
In addition to his operational leadership, Thomas directs multimedia and creative strategy, helping shape the agency’s digital presence, athlete storytelling, and marketing execution across platforms.
At OMS, Thomas ensures that vision becomes execution — and execution becomes opportunity.
Davon Bell
Regional Scout | One Motive Sports
Davon Bell serves as a Regional Scout at One Motive Sports, bringing the perspective of a former athlete and longtime OMS client throughout his playing career. Having experienced the professional journey firsthand, Davon understands the challenges, expectations, and decisions athletes face at every level.
His background allows him to evaluate talent through both a competitive and developmental lens — identifying players who not only produce but project long-term. With strong regional relationships and a genuine, player-first approach, Davon helps guide prospects through recruiting decisions, portal navigation, and professional planning.
At OMS, Davon bridges experience and evaluation — ensuring talent is recognized, developed, and positioned the right way.
Chris Gulla, Esq.
Legal Counsel | One Motive Sports
Chris Gulla, Esq. serves as Legal Counsel for One Motive Sports, bringing over a decade of litigation experience across state and federal courts. Since 2013, his practice has spanned sports law, employment matters, insurance coverage, catastrophic injury, commercial liability, and complex contractual disputes.
A former CEO of his own sports agency, Chris understands the basketball landscape as deeply as he understands the law. His unique background as a former college basketball player, coach, and player agent allows him to protect athletes not only legally — but strategically.
Chris has successfully handled private arbitrations both domestically and internationally and has represented major national corporations throughout all phases of litigation. He is also an active member of the International Amusement & Leisure Defense Association, reflecting his experience in high-liability and high-stakes matters.
At OMS, Chris safeguards athlete contracts, negotiates complex agreements, navigates disputes, and ensures players are legally protected at every stage — from college eligibility and NIL matters to professional contracts and overseas agreements.
His presence provides something invaluable:
Protection backed by experience — both on the court and in the courtroom.
