Born and raised in Williamsburg, Kentucky, Tyler grew up in a house of faith. Passionate about baseball during his youth, Tyler found his way to Johnson University as a baseball player. He wanted the Christian college experience but welcomed the opportunity to continue playing the game that he loved.

As a graduate of Johnson's undergraduate business administration program, Tyler was interested in obtaining an MBA and is currently working on this degree while working as the part-time Assistant Director of Alumni Relations with Johnson University. Tyler's focus is on building relationships with young alumni.