Tyler Watkins – Operations Manager
A strong work ethic and commitment to continuous learning shaped my approach to client service. After graduating from Whitehall High School, I went on to West Chester University for three years where I majored in business. I then transferred to Kutztown so that I could be closer to home and ultimately graduated in 2016 with a BS in Finance. Recently I obtained my MBA from Shippensburg University.
Following graduating with my bachelor's, I took a different approach to the “real world” and I went to work in construction until I found a job that I really wanted. After about a year in that field I found a job at SEI Private Trust Company. Throughout my time at SEI, I learned how to open investment accounts, maintain relationships with advisors, and trade various investments to fulfill disbursement requests. I climbed the ranks quickly and ended up on the most tenured team in the middle office department, where I developed my skills in model changes and account rebalancing. SEI provided a great start for me, but it was never where I ultimately wanted to be. Having been born and raised only 20 minutes down the road in Whitehall and now a resident of Allentown, I love the small community vibe of Milestone and knowing that we are doing the right thing for our clients.
Outside of work, I enjoy fishing, golfing, following professional sports, and serving as a PIAA football official, officiating games every fall from youth leagues through high school varsity. Prior to officiating, I coached for the Bath Lions youth football team and later served as the head coach for Bethlehem Catholic’s middle school team. Most importantly, I enjoy spending time with my wife Alexis, our 3-year-old daughter Charlotte, and Judge — our 8-year-old Cur named after Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees.