AMBITION Board Member & Mentor

With a passion for lifestyle curation, Kyle has over 20 years of a highly diverse background as a successful entrepreneur in marketing strategy, digital platform development and as a restaurateur. He served 6 years in the US Navy, playing an imperative role in the commissioning of LPD-23 USS Anchorage and the “Underwater Recovery Test” of the NASA Orion Space Capsule. Kyle has been integral in the ideation and launch of several award-winning projects including Best Mobile-App at CES 2015 for Ballerz World. These achievements have allowed Kyle to work alongside some of the most recognizable brands in sports, entertainment, and business such as the L.A. Clippers and Universal Music Group.

As current CEO and co-founder of Thoroughly Crafted Goods (TCG), a men’s footwear and lifestyle brand, Kyle has created the corporate footprint that illustrates the values of perseverance, ethics, and commitment which helps ensure TCG's success as a company. TCG makes Thoroughly Crafted Goods for the Thoroughly Crafted Gentleman (ThoroMan). Kyle’s vision is that as masculinity evolves and men's fashion takes new forms, the Thoroman will blend well in EVERY room.

Growing up in Los Angeles provides Kyle a unique perspective on the development and needs of the inner city, specifically how men can serve as inspirational leaders for their families and communities. Focused on engaging and uplifting his three sons, mentoring young men and giving back to underserved communities, Kyle’s ThoroMan movement enables him to help youth walk into a better future and stay on the path of constant self-improvement.

With a strong sense of self that allows one to strive their best, The Thoroman is confident, sophisticated and compassionate. This mindset was critical to Kyle’s military service and academic achievements that include degrees and certifications from Cornell University, UCLA Anderson School of Management and The University of Michigan. Kyle also serves as a member or board member to various organizations including AMBITION, Alder and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.