Tyler grew up in the foothills of North Carolina on a cattle farm, where his family also owned and operated a home and garden center in Taylorsville, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and Agribusiness Management from North Carolina State University and later completed his master’s degree in Agricultural Education. Before joining Southwest Dairy Farmers, Tyler worked as a Livestock Agent with the Extension Service and as an agriculture instructor and FFA advisor in Buncombe and Alexander Counties. During his time as an agriculture instructor, his students won multiple state dairy judging competitions. Tyler was also actively involved in 4-H and FFA, serving as State Vice President of 4-H and earning the FFA State Star Agribusiness Degree and American FFA Degree.

As a Mobile Dairy Classroom instructor, Tyler is excited to teach students about the importance of agriculture, help them understand where their food comes from, and highlight the value of American farmers and the nation’s food supply. He enjoys sharing his agricultural knowledge and inspiring students to learn more about the industry.

Outside of work, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and children, working alongside his family in the fields, helping his daughters with beekeeping, and preparing for cattle shows. He also enjoys hiking, mountain biking, disc golf, fishing, kayaking, and shooting sports. A fun fact about Tyler is that he enjoys riding his motorcycle on winding open roads whenever he gets a break from his busy schedule.