About Kyle
The American Dream in Action
Kyle Kirkland is a product of the American Dream—a dream now beyond reach for most Americans.
Kyle believes in hard work over handouts, meritocracy over mediocrity, and results over excuses. He is the political outsider running to make sure government serves families—not itself.
From $700 to Business Success
• Arrived in California 40 years ago with $700.
• Built and sold multiple successful businesses.
• Created 1,000+ jobs across Central Valley companies.
• Paid $25M+ in local taxes reinvested into the region.
Current Leadership Roles
• Owner, Club One Casino in Fresno.
• President, California Gaming Association.
• Founder, Kirkland Foundation.
• Chair, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation.
• Former Chairman, Steinway Musical Instruments.
Two Decades of Problem-Solving
• Solved industry and community challenges across the Central Valley.
• Backed working families, non-profits, and law enforcement.
• Invested time and resources to reduce crime and strengthen local neighborhoods.
• Delivered results for his constituents.
Track Record
Results That Power This Campaign
Decades of building businesses, protecting iconic institutions, and investing locally fuel Kyle's CA-21 campaign.
1984
Graduated Harvard magna cum laude in economics and joined Bain & Company to work on complex business problems.
1986
Arrived in California with $700, earned an MBA from Stanford, and pursued a career in finance in Los Angeles.
1995
Led the acquisition of Steinway & Sons, restoring an iconic American manufacturer and protecting its skilled workforce.
1996
Took Steinway public on the NYSE, expanding its global reach.
2008
Purchased Club One Casino in Fresno, investing millions in the Central Valley.
2013
Elected President of the California Gaming Association to advocate for the California cardroom industry with $5.6 billion of economic impact, over 20,000 jobs, and $500 million of tax revenue.
2016
Founded the Kirkland Foundation, rescuing 20,000+ at-risk animals across the Valley over the last ten years.
2019
Became Chair of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation board with 850,000 annual visitors and regional economic and educational impact.
2022
After a 15-month COVID shutdown, Club One Casino grew to 200+ employees, paid over $1M in annual city taxes, and contributed to area non-profits through the Club One Cares program.
2025
Launched the CA-21 congressional campaign to address cost of living, end government waste, and restore the American Dream for Central Valley residents.
Business Record
Proven Business Success
Kyle succeeds in spite of government red tape. That experience will change how Washington treats Central Valley families.
Club One Casino
• Current owner/operator in Fresno, CA.
• Employs 200+ team members and pays more than $1M annually in local taxes.
• Supports local law enforcement and nonprofits.
Steinway Musical Instruments
• Former chairman of the iconic American piano manufacturer.
• Operated on six continents with more than 2,400 jobs.
• Took Steinway public on the NYSE and delivered results for investors.
California Gaming Association
• Has served as president for 12+ years advocating for the statewide cardroom industry.
• Advocates for $5.6B in economic impact, 20,000+ jobs, and $500M in tax revenue.
• Leads opposition to competitive and regulatory threats that hurt California jobs.
Community Impact
Giving Back Through the Kirkland Foundation
Kyle founded the Kirkland Foundation to protect at-risk animals, invest in community programs, and rally volunteers for hands-on work across the Valley.
20,000+
Animals Rescued
10,000+
Pet Parents Helped
$2,000,000+
To Non-Profits
Programs
• 20,000+ animals rescued across the Valley.
• 10,000+ pet parents helped with direct support.
• $2M+ given back through grants to local nonprofits.
• Created Central Valley Spay/Neuter to provide affordable spay/neuter services for valley pets.
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