Board of Directors

Tyler is a lifelong Ames resident – a graduate of Ames High School and Iowa State University. He spent 32 years working in his family’s business, Farner-Bocken Company, until the company was sold in 2017.  Tyler then acquired a self-storage property in Ames, now creatively named Farner Storage, and operates that business along with other commercial properties and investments. 

With a desire to give back to the Ames community, Tyler was drawn to the mission statement of the Boys and Girls Club which reads in part, “To inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most…” He first served on the Resource Development Committee and was then invited to join the Board of Directors where he has served over the past six years. He is currently serving in his second year as the President of the Board of Directors along with various other committees.

Tyler and his wife, LeAnn, have 4 adult children – all married and living within a 30 mile radius of Ames. They have also been blessed with three grandchildren which, of course, they adore!

Outside of work, Tyler loves spending time with LeAnn and family, as well as golfing, sailing, motorsports, fitness and ISU athletics.