hi, i'm kyle!
prince george is home
Prince George isn't just where I grew up. It's where I've chosen to build my life.
I moved here with my family when I was around 10 years old, and it's where I found lifelong friends, discovered the importance of community, and learned the value of hard work. Like many people who grew up here, I eventually left to pursue new opportunities. Living in other communities and travelling throughout Canada gave me a broader perspective, but it also reinforced something I hadn't fully appreciated until I came back.
Prince George offers something special.
It's a community where people still know their neighbours, where it's possible to build a meaningful career, raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, and make a real difference. After returning, what I thought might be a temporary stop quickly became the classic "I came for two years" story. I chose to stay because I believe this is one of the best places in British Columbia to build a future.
That belief has shaped my career, my public service, and ultimately my decision to run for Mayor. I care deeply about this community because it helped shape who I am, and I believe our best days are still ahead of us.
building a career 
Before, and throughout serving on City Council, I built my career by helping organizations grow, bringing people together, and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.
For more than a decade at Pacific Western Brewing, I've worked in business development, marketing, communications, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships. Along the way, I've worked with businesses, Indigenous communities, local governments, tourism organizations, non-profits, and community groups throughout Northern British Columbia, supporting local initiatives and creating opportunities that benefit our region.
Earlier in my career, I worked in broadcasting, media, and live events, producing and promoting concerts, festivals, fundraisers, and community events. Those experiences taught me how to communicate, solve problems under pressure, and work collaboratively toward a common goal.
public service
& leadership 
Serving on City Council has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. Since first being elected in 2018 as the youngest Councillor in Prince George's history, I've had the opportunity to work on some of the most important issues facing our community, from healthcare, housing, and public safety to economic development, infrastructure, financial accountability, and intergovernmental advocacy.
Through my work on Council's Intergovernmental Affairs Committee, I've helped lead many of the City's advocacy efforts with provincial and federal governments, advancing priorities that matter to Prince George and Northern British Columbia.
Along the way, I've also been honoured to represent Prince George in leadership roles beyond City Hall. Today, I serve as Chair of the Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District, a Director with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, a Trustee with the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, and a member of the BC Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee.
Those roles have allowed me to advocate for Prince George, build relationships across British Columbia, and help ensure our community has a strong voice wherever important decisions are being made.
Public service has reinforced my belief that leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about listening, doing the work, bringing people together, making thoughtful decisions, and earning people's trust through action.
Leadership isn't just about identifying problems. It's about understanding them, bringing people together, and moving practical solutions forward. Over the past eight years, I've learned that good ideas only matter if you can bring people together to turn them into action. That's been the focus of my work on Council, and it's the approach I'll continue to bring as Mayor.
family & community
Family means everything to me. I'm incredibly fortunate to have amazing parents, siblings, lifelong friends, and a supportive extended family who have shaped who I am. I'm also grateful to share my life with my partner, Karissa, and her son, Shay. Like many families, we spend a lot of time talking about the future and the kind of community we hope to share with our kids.
Beyond my family, I've spent much of my life volunteering, supporting local charities, serving on boards and committees, and working alongside people who care deeply about Prince George. Through my career, extensive volunteer work, and eight years on Council, I've built relationships across our business, non-profit, healthcare, education, Indigenous, and community sectors.
Those experiences have reinforced something I've always believed: the best ideas come from listening, bringing people together, and working toward practical solutions. That's the approach I've always tried to take, and it's the approach I'll bring as Mayor.
accountability
& growth
No one has all the answers, and I don't believe good leaders ever stop learning.
Like everyone, my life has included successes, setbacks, difficult decisions, lessons learned, and continual personal growth. Every experience teaches you something if you're willing to listen, reflect, and improve. I don't think growth happens by accident. It takes humility, accountability, and a willingness to keep learning.
Serving on City Council has reinforced that lesson every day.
One of the realities of public office is that every decision, every vote, every success, and every mistake happens in public. Over the past eight years, there have been moments I would approach differently knowing what I know today. That's part of leadership. Experience only has value if you're willing to learn from it.
I've never believed leadership means pretending to be perfect or refusing to admit when you could have done something better. I believe good leaders listen, take responsibility, remain open to new information, and continue growing throughout their careers.
Being elected as the youngest Councillor in Prince George's history was an incredible honour. I was ready to serve, but I was also still learning. Eight years later, I have a much deeper understanding of leadership, governance, advocacy, and what it takes to move complex issues forward. That experience has made me a better leader, and I'm still learning every day.
leadership with
conviction 
Being willing to listen doesn't mean lacking conviction. I care more about getting the decision right than about being right. In fact, I believe the strongest leaders are confident enough to challenge their own assumptions, welcome constructive criticism, and change their minds when better ideas or better information are presented.
I do my homework, ask difficult questions, and spend a great deal of time understanding issues before making decisions. Once I've reached a conclusion, I'm prepared to make difficult decisions, stand behind them, and explain why I believe they're in the best interests of Prince George. But I've also learned that no one has a monopoly on good ideas. Some of the best ideas I've encountered, and some of the most important lessons I've learned, have come from people who challenged my thinking with better information, stronger arguments, or different perspectives. I'm a better leader because I was willing to listen.
I've come to appreciate that constructive criticism, thoughtful disagreement, and honest conversations often lead to better decisions, better outcomes, and better leaders.
I don't expect everyone to agree with every decision I make. That's part of public life. What residents should expect is that I'll come prepared, treat people with respect, explain my decisions honestly, and remain accessible and accountable to the people I serve. If I get something wrong, I'll own it. If someone presents a better idea, I'll consider it. I believe accountability also means being accessible. If people have questions, concerns, or disagree with a decision I've made, they deserve the opportunity to ask those questions and receive an honest response.
Leadership isn't about winning every argument. It's about making the best possible decisions with the information available, never losing sight of who you're there to serve, and continuing to learn along the way. That's the standard I hold myself to, and I'll continue working every day to earn the trust the people of Prince George place in me.