WILSONVILLE – The late Kyle Stanfield, former chief operating officer of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), is one of 13 leaders in high school activity programs across the country to receive a NFHS Citation this year, the NFHS announced on Jan. 22.

A NFHS Citation is an award designed to honor individuals who have made contributions to the NFHS, state high school associations, athletic director and coaching professions, the officiating avocation and fine arts/performing arts programs. It represents one of the most highly regarded achievements in high school athletics and performing arts. The recipient from Section 8, Stanfield will be formally recognized at the NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, later this year.

Stanfield died November 16, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer that spanned more than eight years. He was widely known for his kindness and ability to make others feel heard, respected and valued, and generous spirit and thoughtful perspective left a lasting impression on all who worked with him.

Throughout his career, Stanfield was known for combining professionalism with genuine care for people, always placing relationships at the center of his work. His influence extended beyond organizational roles, shaping the culture of education-based athletics in Oregon and beyond.

Stanfield joined the OSAA in 2007 as director of public relations and marketing. His strong people skills and leadership quickly led to expanded responsibilities as an assistant executive director, a role that connected him with every sport and activity sanctioned by the association. He specifically oversaw basketball, golf, cheerleading and dance/drill.

In 2023, Stanfield was promoted to chief operating officer. He was passionate about the OSAA Foundation, playing a key role in its growth, and the individuals it impacted. His work with the OSAA Foundation is immortalized with the Kyle Stanfield Student Assistance Program being named posthumously in his honor.

At the national level, Stanfield was a respected marketing and public relations professional with the NFHS. He attended numerous national and regional meetings, where he was regarded as a leader for his work with sponsors, awards programs and the NFHS Network, among other topics. Stanfield also served the NFHS through multiple years of service on the Summer Meeting Advisory Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee.

Stanfield graduated from Henley High School in 2002 and Oregon State University in 2006. He is survived by his wife, Kelly, and their two sons, Grant and Chase.