A former South Kitsap High School graduate has been hired as manager of the Election Division of the Kitsap County Auditor’s office.

With more than six years with the City of Seattle, Kyle Joyce served in a variety of management and special project roles with the Facilities Operations Division.

Kyle has a Juris Doctor  degree from Seattle University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington with a major in political science and a minor in architecture.

“His management experience with the City of Seattle, coupled with his background in law make him an ideal fit for this position,” said Dolores Gilmore, county auditor.

Joyce replaces Gilmore, who was hired to manage the Elections Division in 1994.

The Elections Division Manager is responsible for the administration of Kitsap’s voter registration and elections services to more than 150,000 area voters.

The staff is comprised of seven full-time employees and up to 40 additional seasonal workers during Primary and General Elections.

Joyce resides in South Kitsap with his wife Ryen, and two young sons, Nathan and Erik.