Tyler grew up in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Chestnut Ridge High School in 2008, he graduated from Geneva College in 2012 with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. He then went on to earn his Masters of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Widener University. In 2014, Tyler felt a call into full time ministry and has since served at Reach Church in Bear, DE as the Youth Ministries Director, Young Adult Ministries Director, Worship Director, and Associate Pastor. Currently, Tyler serves as the Lead Pastor of Reach Church. He has been married to his wife, Gwen, for 11 years. Together, they have three children - Millie (age 8), Taya (age 5), and Bodie (age 1).