Upon graduating from Kendall Culinary School in Evanston, Illinois, Tyler immediately began working for several upscale restaurants in Chicago. He went on to become the executive chef of his own, highly acclaimed restaurant near Chicago. In 2002 he left the restaurant business and moved to Seattle to pursue a career in personal chef services and food styling. When he is not cooking, dining out, eating, or thinking about food (he also has a great sense of humor) Tyler enjoys spending time with his Doberman, cooking for friends (only if they buy the wine), and exploring art and music.