Ainsley M. Byfield was born in Kingston, Jamaica, the sixth child to Lambert and Loretta Byfield. He attended St. George’s College, and St. Michael’s Seminary. After moving to Indianapolis, Indiana he graduated from Marian College, Indianapolis, IN.

Ainsley is employed as a Special Process Inspector for Rolls Royce Corporation, Indianapolis, IN. He has previously worked for General Motors Corporation. He is an avid tennis player, reader and likes to play domino, cards and works around the house. He has served as President of Capital City Tennis Club, President of the Indiana President CONN-M-SWAWO+PK’s, and worked in Men’s and Boys’ ministry in various local congregations. He has a quiet spirit of generosity and is known to help persons in crisis without any personal recognition.

Ainsley M. Byfield has been married to E. Anne Henning Byfield for over 40 years. They have one son Michael, and four grandchildren, Miles, Liana, Kendra and Jeremiah. He looks forward to working with his wife, Bishop Henning Byfield and the Thirteenth Episcopal District.