Kyle Blacker

Kyle Blacker is an experienced engineering and management professional with a strong background in mechanical design and operations. Currently serving as Plant Manager at Dexter since March 2020, Kyle has also held the roles of Materials Manager and Product Engineer within the company. Prior experience includes work as a Mechanical Design Engineer at Silent Drive Inc, where responsibilities included developing air lift suspensions for trucks and trailers and collaborating with various departments to address design and manufacturing challenges. Earlier career positions feature a Kitchen Manager role at DC's Bar and Grill, an Engineering Intern at NV5 | Sebesta focusing on HVAC system improvements, and an Assistant Floor Manager at Jewel-Osco. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, a Business Administration minor, and a Mathematics minor from The University of Iowa, along with ongoing coursework in programming from Codecademy.com.