Kyle grew up in Monmouth, Iowa which is a short drive from Camp Wyoming. His father, Randy, is a farmer and his mother, Anita, works in the Special Education department at the Lost Nation Middle School. He has a sister, Melissa, who currently lives in Chicago. She worked as a Camp Counselor at Camp Wyoming in 2001.

Kyle graduated from Midland High School in 2000 and then enrolled in Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa. He later transferred to the Savannah College of Art & Design where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Animation. He currently lives in Lindenhurst, New York which is located on Long Island. Kyle is doing freelance animation in the advertising industry. He dreams of working with a company like PIXAR who make the popular movies such as “Toy Story” and “The Incredibles.”

Kyle has bright red hair and was given the nickname of “Cheeto” at Camp. He began working at Camp Wyoming in the summer of 2000. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wyoming where Rev. Jim Langley served as its Pastor. Jim’s wife, Kim, was the Program Director of Camp Wyoming at the time and motivated him to apply for a summer staff position. Cheeto worked for 5 summers and filled staff roles such as Archery Instructor, Cabin Counselor, and Block House Coordinator. Kyle has recently volunteered these past few years during the summer where he helped with a Trailblazers Camp, the Leaders-in-Training program, and the T.T.T. camps. He has also returned during the Christmas season to volunteer for our Winter Youth Retreat, Wintertainment.

Cheeto loves to play the guitar, draw, sketch, and listen to music. Tacos are his favorite food and “Back to the Future” is his favorite movie. He enjoys being at Camp because “it’s a good place to let loose and be wacky. That’s what makes Camp different from other youth programs. It’s a fun and exciting place that stimulates your spirituality and strengthens your faith.” Kyle really enjoyed working at Camp because of the relationships he built with the campers and staff, especially those individuals who returned year after year. “The Community symbolized the wholesome aspect of the Camp ministry.”
We have been blessed with Kyle’s musical and artistic talents and his commitment to Camp. Thank you, Cheeto!