Kyle Backer

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Kyle Backer is an Associate Editor and staff writer at AZ Big Media, a leading Arizona business media outlet, where he covers commercial real estate, economic development, and business finance. He holds a Master's degree in Business Journalism from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism (2020-2021) and graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication from the same institution. A native Arizonan with family roots in Phoenix dating to the early 1940s, Backer currently resides in the North Valley with his wife and pets. His reporting at AZ Big Media spans the publication's web platforms and magazines, including Arizona Business and AZRE, covering topics such as commercial real estate transactions, Arizona's economic growth, leadership profiles, water issues, and business development. In his editorial role, Backer manages contributions from fellow staff writers, outside contributors, and student interns. His background in business journalism and deep ties to Arizona position him as an informed voice on state economic and real estate developments.

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