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Kyle grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration with a minor in Mathematics. Kyle's favorite part of Urban Wilderness is getting out on the water to teach the kids how to paddle the boat they’ve built. Outside of work, Kyle enjoys disc golfing, playing video games, and spending time with friends.