North Coast Land Conservancy is excited to welcome Kyle Elliott to its expanding team to fill the newly established position of Facilities Manager, as of May 19.
In this role, Kyle will be overseeing the management and maintenance of NCLC’s infrastructure and equipment, with a focus on the Circle Creek Conservation Center. He’ll work closely with volunteers, staff, and outside contractors to complete ongoing maintenance and new projects.
Kyle’s family has a long history in Seaside, although he was born in Central Oregon, near Bend, and spent a majority of his childhood there. With numerous grandparents and extended family members in the Seaside area, he would frequently visit with his parents and siblings throughout his childhood.
For the Elliott family, being outside was a way of life. They spent hours surrounded by nature, building forts, snowboarding, camping, hiking, and playing at the beach during summer and spring break visits to the Oregon Coast. Kyle says he always appreciated the freedom that came with the outdoors, adding he’d ride his bikes for hours with his friends. In Central Oregon, he also was accustomed to volunteer service, particularly through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
“I love doing everything outdoors, and I think it’s awesome that my son is going to be able to do that, and his children, because of what we do.”
After graduating from high school, Kyle remained in the Bend area for a short while before relocating to Seaside in 2009. There, he followed his father’s footsteps into the construction industry.
“It’s kind of in my blood,” he says.
He worked for O’Brien and Son Construction in Seaside for about 10 years, rising to the rank of crew leader, before starting his own construction company in 2019.
There’s something innately rewarding, he says, about working with his hands, learning a trade, building something durable and long-lasting, and coming up with solutions to the problems that arise in the field.
Kyle was introduced to NCLC over the years through his longtime friendship with Associate Director Jon Wickersham, both being Seaside locals. The Facilities Manager position enables him to blend his passion for preservation and stewardship with being outdoors and doing hands-on work.
“I think it’s very important what we do here: conserving the land for future generations,” he says. “I love doing everything outdoors, and I think it’s awesome that my son is going to be able to do that, and his children, because of what we do.”
The community aspect is also appealing to him—not only that one of the pillars of NCLC is community conservation but the sense of camaraderie nurtured among staff and volunteers.
“It kind of seems like family,” he says. “Everyone has their own personality, but everyone is here for the same reason.”
Outside of work, Kyle enjoys hanging out with his son, Cedar, and wife, Ashtyn; golfing; spending time with family and friends; and hunting, fishing, snowboarding, and other outdoor hobbies.
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