Kiel graduated from Northwest–Shoals Community College with an Associate's degree in business in 1995.[1] After graduating, Kiel enrolled in the University of North Alabama where he earned a B.S. in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services in 1997.[1]
Career
In 1996, while Kiel was enrolled in the University of North Alabama, he started his equipment rental company, Kiel Equipment.[2] Kiel still runs the company today.[3] In 2013, Kiel became a managing partner with SAL Properties, a property management company.[1] During his time as owner of Kiel Equipment, Kiel also became a founding member of the Franklin County Broadband Taskforce and a member of the Federal Monitoring Committee for the Franklin County School System.[4][5] Kiel announced his run for State House in 2017, after Representative Johnny Mack Morrow announced that he would not be running for reelection.[6] Kiel defeated his Republican Primary opponent, Tony Riley, winning 79.9% of the vote. Kiel then defeated his Democratic opponent, Eddie Britton, by a margin of over 40 points.[7]
Committee positions
Kiel is a member of the Insurance,[8] State Government,[9] and Ways and Means Education[10] committees.