Kyle Hood, MPA has extensive work experience in various government and administrative roles. Kyle served as the Interim Chief Operating Officer at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, where they led the administrative and operations team in managing the agency's programs and employees. Kyle also served as the Director of Community Development at the same department. Prior to that, they worked as an Education-Workforce Liaison at the Georgia Department of Education. Kyle also has experience as a Town Manager at the Town of Tyrone, Georgia, and as a County Manager for the Upson County Board of Commissioners. In these roles, they oversaw the daily operations, personnel management, finance, and administrative services.
Kyle Hood, MPA attended Georgia College & State University from 2006 to 2008 and earned a Master of Public Administration degree with a specialization in Local Government Administration. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and American History at Georgia College & State University from 2002 to 2006.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
At the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, we provide financial resources and technical assistance to help communities prepare for economic development opportunities and create workforce housing. Our team has a long history of working with local leaders to develop solutions for community issues and to create opportunities for communities to succeed in growing jobs through organic, small-business growth and through the location of economic development prospects. DCA’s strengths lie in our ability to understand a community’s challenges and opportunities and to collaborate with local governments, authorities, state agencies, and non-profits to develop locally-driven solutions. Whether it’s community development grants or housing tax credits, help with planning or recruiting volunteers, everything we do at DCA shares a common goal: helping to build strong, vibrant communities. We do this through programs that include Downtown Development, Community Development Block Grants, Rental Assistance, First Time Homebuyer programs, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Planning and Quality Growth, and many more.