While attending Vanderbilt University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in political science, he worked as a photojournalist for the Jackson Sun newspaper.
In 1993, he was a leader in achieving the passage of a bill that established a program of tax credits for Tennessee companies that expand or create new jobs in the state.
In 1998, he was author and co-sponsor of a bill that established a program of employment training grants for companies that provide highly skilled and high-paying technology and manufacturing jobs.
[6] While serving as a part-time legislator, Kisber was employed by First Tennessee Bank, where he held the position of vice president of business development as of 2003.
[7] As of 2013, Kisber is president and chief executive officer of Silicon Ranch Corporation, a developer and operator of solar energy facilities.