Born and raised in Pictou County, Tyler has been involved in federal, provincial, and municipal politics for over 20 years. He has worked on Parliament Hill for the Minister of Defence, as well as in the Senate and House of Commons. He has contributed to over 30 campaigns in various capacities, serving as chair and campaign manager for several successful elections.
Most recently, before joining Iris, Tyler served as Executive Assistant and tour lead to the Premier of Nova Scotia, a role he held in opposition starting in 2018. During the 2021 provincial election, he successfully managed the provincial campaign tour. Previously, he worked on the National Human Resources Team at Sobeys Corporate and with Honda Finance Canada.
Committed to his community, Tyler has taken on several volunteer roles. He currently serves as a board member of Devour!, and is a past Broadcast and Media Chair for the 2023 Canada Winter Games (Halifax site) and Chair of the New Glasgow Festival of the Tartans (2013–2016). He has also lent his time to the Pictou County Christmas Fund Telethon and the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life Committee.
Tyler studied political science at St. F.X. University. In his spare time, he enjoys returning to Pictou County, enjoying a great meal at a local restaurant, and playing the bagpipes, something he learned as a kid.