Tyler has a bicoastal background—he spent his childhood in Victorville, CA, and his formative years in New Jersey.

Raised in a Christian home, Tyler began following Jesus at a young age; however, his faith remained cultural and works-focused for many years. Despite this deficiency, Tyler acknowledged God’s guiding hand in his faith journey. One such moment was moving Tyler’s family to the East Coast two months prior to his mom’s cancer diagnosis; their new home was near the top cancer specialist in the US, a proximity which saved her life. It was in these instances that Tyler experienced God’s provision, compassion, and perfect will, which motivated him to pursue deeper intimacy with the Lord.

Moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Tyler began attending Reality LA following a period of great loss; he joined the Sawtelle community group, and—encouraged by the strong biblical teaching and faithful Christian witness—has now co-led that group for the past five years. He attributes the majority of his spiritual growth to Reality LA, and is passionate about our mission, namely building multicultural connections and seeking the renewal of our beloved city for Jesus through tangible ministries.

Tyler lives in Culver City (Westside=best side!). His hobbies include playing board games (he owns over 100), running obstacle races, collecting artwork, visiting museums, and attending theatre events.