Born and raised in Batesville, AR, Kyle began his career as a project manager with Eastman Kodak Company in Batesville. Kyle managed several key projects for the site including the design and startup of multiple batch and continuous chemical production processes, installation of a distributed control system, and coordinating compliance with OSHA’s PSM regulations and EPA’s MON regulations. In the late 1990’s, Kyle moved into management roles for various departments including process improvement groups, environmental compliance, batch plant operations, and continuous plant operations. When the facility was sold in 2007 and became FutureFuel Chemical Company, Kyle resumed his role in project management by leading the effort to design and startup a large-scale continuous biodiesel operation. Following the successful completion of this project, he moved back into operations management becoming the facilities operations manager. In 2018, Kyle became the General Manager for FutureFuel assuming responsibility for production, engineering, maintenance, construction, health safety and environment, quality assurance, materials handling and warehousing, trucking, and human resources.

Kyle and his wife Christi (Lackie, B.S.Ch.E. 1992) have two children. In his free time, Kyle plays trumpet in the Batesville Brass Society and enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing.

Arkansas Academy of Chemical Engineers, 2022.