Originally from Westchester, New York, Tyler attended Irvington High School, where he was on the varsity wrestling team. Tyler graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Retailing and Consumer Sciences. Tyler interned for a custom jewelry studio and resold fashion wear to a global clientele. Additionally, he worked for In Record Time, a single-source production agency focusing on creating high-quality branded merchandising programs.
After graduating, Tyler accepted a full-time job offer from Krikawa Jewelry Designs. After two years he joined Specialized Bicycle Components and became the #1 inside sales representative within 12 months. He helped grow the NYC territory by over 130% YOY before being promoted to a buyer where he planned inventory for Specialized’s corporate-owned stores across The United States.
Tyler enjoys spending his free time exploring New York City, skiing, mountain biking, and running. He is incredibly excited to be a part of the Leslie J. Garfield team.