Kyle joined CAKE in the Winter of 2023 as our new program coordinator. He grew up on Silver Lake in Traverse City, where he spent most of his days in the water. Kyle served 4 years in the United States Army before returning to Michigan and obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Eastern Michigan University. Kyle has worked throughout Michigan treating invasive plants and restoring habitat. Prior to CAKE, he was head of the Antrim County soil erosion program where he helped develop a healthy lakes initiative.
Kyle and his wife have three young boys, two dogs, a cat, and a handful of chickens that keep them constantly entertained. In his free time, Kyle enjoys downhill skiing, disc golfing, kayaking, and just about any activity that gets him and his family outside and spending time together.