Tyler Siefkes is a graduate of the A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communications at Kansas State University. Tyler began his professional career in sports radio at Manhattan Broadcasting Company. In 2008, he moved into the public sector becoming an emergency dispatcher at the Riley County Police Department. During his career at RCPD, Tyler has served as a Dispatch Trainer, Shift Supervisor and the Communications Center Manager.
Tyler’s career in Dispatch has revolved around servant style leadership and education. In his time as Communication Center Manager, Tyler successfully led the Center through several significant projects including the implementation of a new radio infrastructure and accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. In 2013, Tyler revamped the Dispatch Training Program at RCPD, implementing the concepts of Problem-Based Learning, Emotional Intelligence, and incorporating the use of adult learning theories. Tyler has also been fortunate enough to combine his love of dispatching and football, serving as the Dispatch Supervisor for K-State home football games in the Emergency Operations Center. Tyler also works within Steel Built Leadership Solutions: a company that puts leadership theory and philosophy into practice.
Tyler, and his wife Brianna, have two wonderful daughters, Jordyn and Kennedy. The family loves attending football games together, whether it be seeing the K-State Wildcats, the Green Bay Packers, or the Kansas City Chiefs. They also enjoy family game nights and golfing.