Tyler Smith works as an Area Manager, on the Community and Local Government Affairs team at Xcel Energy. In his current role, Tyler manages the Company’s relationships with the City and County of Denver. On a daily basis he provides a bridge between the Company and the Mayor, City Council, and all of the Departments within Denver's city government. Working collaboratively, he helps the City to meet and surpass all of their energy goals.
Tyler holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Denver, and a Bachelor’s degree from Gonzaga University in Political Science and Journalism. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, and the Lower Downtown Denver District. He was a Denver Business Journal 40 under 40 winner in 2019.
A fifth generation Coloradan, Tyler enjoys spending time outdoors and watching any of Denver’s local sports teams with his wife and two young sons.