Executive Director

Tyler has been the Executive Director for BLAEDC since 2020. He was hired in 2017 to lead BLAEDC’s new initiative, the BLAEDC Unified Fund, as the Economic Development Officer. He took the lead with daily economic development activities and BLAEDC’s Business Retention and Expansion Program, which brought him face to face with the business leaders in Crow Wing County. Before moving to the Brainerd area in 2015, Tyler spent 20 plus years working in marketing, sales and commercial banking. Tyler has a bachelor’s degree from Hamline University where he majored in Economics and participated in both football and baseball. Tyler serves on the Lakes Area United Way board, Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation, and the CTC Board of Directors  

Professional Affiliations/memberships:
Economic Development Association of Minnesota
Junior Achievement Volunteer
Launch Minnesota
MAPCED (Minnesota Association of Professional County Economic Developers) Member