Kyle Forti

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.[2] In 2014, Forti was named by Red Alert Politics on a “30 Under 30” list of conservative rising stars.[1][2] In 2015, Forti co-founded D/CO Consulting, a political and public relations firm based in Denver, Colorado.[1][3][4] Forti has worked for and managed the campaigns of many Republican politicians in Colorado.[1][4][5] Forti was described as a "prolific figure in Colorado Republican politics".[5]

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.[1]

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.[1][7]

References

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