Kyle was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. He moved to Thunder Bay in 2018 to begin his recovery journey after 17 years of drug use. Kyle is a well-known and trusted individual among the vulnerable population of Thunder Bay, largely due to his lived experience with addiction and the criminal justice system.

He is passionate about helping others struggling with addictions to find a better life and supporting individuals in exiting gangs and human trafficking.

Kyle takes his recovery seriously and takes part in a 12-step program. He brings practical expertise to the board as someone who has gone through the system and has first hand experience of the barriers. Kyle is a fierce advocate and continually works to tackle the stigma of addiction and brings the voices of the individuals, families and the children of people living with addiction to the forefront and ensures that they are heard.

He is proud to be supporting the work of Team DEK.