Tyler was close friend of Jeret "Speedy" Peterson since childhood. Tyler graduated from College of Idaho in 2004 with degrees in Politics & Economics and History. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law in 2007. Tyler received a M.S. in Education/Sport Psychology from University of Idaho in 2008. Prior to working as an attorney, Tyler was the Head Women's Tennis Coach and Associate Director of Compliance for the University of Idaho.