The Kyle Group Team

The Kyle Group team is composed of individuals who share a common dedication to education and small town USA, its unique challenges, and the community spirit that fuels positive change. We are a small like minded group who fully grasp the role education and  grassroots initiatives can have on impacting lives for the better! Each team member is driven by a genuine desire to contribute constructively to the communities they are a part of. We have had the fortunate privilege of having truly amazing people lend their time and talents to our many projects. There would be no Kyle Group without them!

MEET THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

Barbara Earley Kyle

President


  • Serving as President since she started The Kyle Group, Barbara Kyle’s professional life has been deeply rooted in volunteer work. She has shown an unwavering commitment to serving her community. Her experiences have not only enriched her understanding of societal issues, but also fostered a profound sense of empathy and dedication.

    PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

    • Chair of WV Women's Commission

    • Chief of Operations, The Kyle Clinic

    • Ronald Mc Donald House, Fundraising Committee

    • Board of Directors, The Mission House

    • Board of Directors, Special Olympics West Virginia

    • Board Chair, Jackson General Hospital Foundation

    • Director of Human Resources, St. Joseph Hospital

    • Wood County, Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Development Series

Dr. Jim Kyle MD, FACSM, FAAFP

Medical Director of Sports Medicine


  • Dr. Jim Kyle, MD, FACSM, FAAFP has served as Executive Director of The Kyle Group since 2011. With 40-plus years as an Emergency and Sports Medicine physician, Dr. Kyle has taken the lead on many medical collaborations and initiatives. Currently, Dr. Kyle continues to enhance the medical care of WV with the roles that are so needed in the rural communities of southern West Virginia & Beyond.

    PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

    • Executive director, The Kyle Group

    • Medical Director, WV Region 1 EMS

    • Medical Director, Paramedic Education Program, NRCTC

    • University of Georgia Sports Medicine Review Committee Board member

    • Creator of The Friday Night Medical Time Out

    • Creator of The Wise Five Initiative

    • Prior team physician at Concord University, Glenville State College, and Marshall University

    • US Soccer Under-17 World Cup Team Physician

    • Team Physician at Olympic Stadium in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games

    • Charter member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine

    • Marshall University Sports Medicine Hall of Fame


  • Dr. Ron Courson, DAT, ATC, PT, SCS, NRAEMT, CSCS currently serves as Executive Associate Athletic Director – Health & Performance at the University of Georgia, where he has dedicated over 30 years of service. With a career spanning four decades as a certified athletic trainer, Dr. Courson brings unmatched expertise in intercollegiate athletics, professional sports, multiple Olympic Games, and large-scale sporting events. His work continues to shape the future of emergency care in sports both nationally and internationally.

    PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

    • Executive Associate Athletic Director – Health & Performance, University of Georgia

    • Founder and Director, Emergency Care in Sport (ECS) continuing education course

    • Nationally Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

    • Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy

    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

    • Co-chair, National Spine Injuries in Sport Group (SISG)

    • Contributor to the White House “Stop the Bleed” initiative

    • Instrumental in the development and national implementation of the Medical Time Out (MTO)

    • Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters

    • Presenter at national and international sports medicine conferences

Dr. Ron Courson, DAT, ATC, PT, SCS, NRAEMT, CSCS

Executive Director

KEY PLAYERS

Adam R

Director of Information Technology


  • Adam began working with The Kyle Group as an IT and technology consultant in 2014. With a myriad of technology experiences in various industries, he has helped guide The Kyle Group through several digital transformations in order to meet the ever-changing needs of the evolving technology landscape. His skills include software development, project management, computer networking, and operational support. Adam’s undergraduate studies included Computer Engineering and Management Information Systems, with minors in economics and marketing.

Jonathan Corolla, BSc, FP- C

EMS & Special Projects Coordinator


  • Johnathan Corolla joined The Kyle Group March of 2022 after working closely with Dr. Kyle as the Education Director for STAT EMS LLC in Southern West Virginia. Consulting on special projects; Friday Medical Time Out, The Wise Five, telemedicine, education for STAT EMS, and assisting with the Paramedic Program at New River Community and Technical College. Corolla currently serves as a flight paramedic for Life Lion Critical Care, Education Manager for Every Coast Helicopter Operations, and Education Specialist for the Emergency Services Health Federation, PA. His undoubtedly extensive experiences has contributed greatly to the mission to enhance emergency medical care to West Virginia, his efforts of collaboration have fostered creativity and innovation for more impactful outcomes.