A graduate of Corban University, Kyle grew up on a ranch outside Pilot Rock, raising beef cattle with his family and continuing tradition as a fourth generation rancher. After graduating Pendleton High School, he worked wheat and canola harvest for a local farmer in the Pendleton area for three seasons. Kyle has been a part of agriculture his entire life and appreciates the opportunity to continue his career in his home county.

Kyle enjoys working with farmers and ranchers, helping them implement programs and strategies to achieve their individual resource goals. Kyle values conservation and believes his work makes a difference for the farmers and ranchers of Umatilla County. 

When not in the office, Kyle and his beautiful wife Heather can be found working on the family ranch, hunting, fishing or camping in the great outdoors