Kyle Kihs

Kyle Kihs currently serves as the Executive Director for the Pacific Northwest Section of the American Water Works Association, leading operations across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho since February 2009. Previous experience includes roles as Director of Tourism and Event Facilities at the Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust, where oversight of public properties and group tour operations was provided, and as Museum Director at Pearson Air Museum, focusing on leadership and management of programs and personnel. Additionally, Kihs enhanced sales as Convention Sales Manager for the Southwest Washington Convention and Visitors Bureau and served as Assistant Vice President at U.S. Bank, managing multimedia production. Kihs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from George Fox University, earned between 1984 and 1987.