Kyle Forti Explained

Kyle John Forti (1989 – March 3, 2019) was an American political consultant, active in Colorado.

Education

In 2012, Forti graduated from Hillsdale College in Michigan with degrees in Political Science and Christian Studies.[1] [2]

Career

In 2013, Forti founded and became president of Peak Political Solutions. In 2014, Forti was named by Red Alert Politics on a “30 Under 30” list of conservative rising stars. In 2015, Forti co-founded D/CO Consulting, a political and public relations firm based in Denver, Colorado.[3] [4] Forti has worked for and managed the campaigns of many Republican politicians in Colorado.[5] Forti was described as a "prolific figure in Colorado Republican politics".

Personal life

Kyle Forti was married to Hope Forti, who founded Foster Together Colorado in 2018, which is a nonprofit that supports foster families. He also had two children.

Death

Forti died on March 3, 2019, in a helicopter crash in Kenya. The Bell 505[6] helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from Central Island National Park near Lake Turkana. Four American tourists and the Kenyan pilot died.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Colorado Springs political consultant dies in Kenya chopper crash. Luning. Ernest. March 5, 2019. The Gazette. March 9, 2019.
  2. Web site: Kyle Forti. Red Alert Politics. March 9, 2019.
  3. News: D/CO puts a fresh face on Denver/Colorado GOP communications. Bunch. Joey. December 16, 2015. The Denver Post. March 9, 2019.
  4. News: Colorado politics consultant dead in Kenya crash. Associated Press. March 4, 2019. Star Tribune. March 9, 2019.
  5. News: Kyle Forti, "prolific figure" in Colorado Republican politics, among dead in Kenya helicopter crash. Mitchell. Kirk. March 4, 2019. The Denver Post. March 9, 2019.
  6. Web site: Aircraft Accident Investigation Preliminary Accident . 4 August 2024 . www.transport.go.ke . Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works.
  7. News: Kenya Helicopter Crash Kills 4 Americans, Police Say. Ives. Mike. March 4, 2019. The New York Times. March 9, 2019.