Element451 Welcomes Trey Boyer as Chief Sales Officer to Drive Next Phase of Growth

Boyer will lead sales strategy and expansion efforts as Element451 empowers colleges and universities with user-friendly AI that transforms how they attract, enroll, and retain students.

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Element451, the AI-first student engagement and success CRM, is excited to announce the appointment of Trey Boyer as chief sales officer. This strategic hire comes as the company accelerates its rapid expansion into higher education, as the leader in AI-powered admissions, enrollment, and retention solutions. PSG, the growth equity firm, recently made a $175M investment in Element451.

Boyer brings over a decade of experience scaling high-performance, go-to-market organizations. He most recently served as senior vice president of sales at Podium, where he led a sales team of 300 and was responsible for $100M in annual revenue growth. At Podium, Boyer played a key role in selling AI-powered engagement platforms, a perfect fit for Element451's mission to revolutionize student experiences through AI.

Prior to Podium, Boyer spent nearly a decade at Hudl, a leading video analysis platform. He advanced from a sales development rep to vice president of sales at Hudl, and had a part in growing revenue from $20M to $320M as he led a global sales expansion and managed several acquisitions. His experience selling AI-powered solutions to large enterprises aligns with Element451's vision for higher education.

"We are building the future of AI-powered student engagement, and Trey's leadership will be instrumental in capturing market demand," said Ardis Kadiu, CEO of Element451. "With his experience nurturing sales teams, expanding AI solutions, and driving revenue growth, Trey is the perfect addition to our executive team as we take Element451 to the next level."

As CSO, Boyer will lead Element451's sales strategy, expansion efforts, and revenue growth initiatives, working closely with the executive team to solidify the company's position as the only true AI-first platform for higher ed.

"AI is transforming the way institutions engage with students, and Element451 is leading the charge," said Trey Boyer. "I'm thrilled to join a company that is shaping the future of higher education with AI-powered solutions that create real impact. I look forward to helping institutions adopt these technologies and enabling Element451 to scale faster than ever."

With the addition of Boyer, Element451 is poised for accelerated growth, doubling down on its commitment to making personalized, AI-powered student engagement a reality for community colleges, private institutions, and public universities across the country.

About Element451
Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform designed to simplify and personalize every interaction across the student journey. It adapts to the unique needs of each student, creating tailored communications that drive engagement without adding complexity for staff. By leveraging advanced AI, institutions can move beyond disconnected systems and inefficient processes, building meaningful connections with students at every stage—making personalized student engagement achievable, effective, and truly student-centric.

Media contact: Brandon Hurter, brandon.hurter@element451.com

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