Ryan graduated from Ft. Myers High School and obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Central Florida. He continued his education obtaining his MBA from the University of West Georgia.

He enjoys spending time with his pets during his down time. Ryan also spends his time volunteering with various animal rescue groups here in SWFL. 

Ryan loves traveling and has lived in  Seoul, South Korea and Braunschweig, Germany.

Most recently, Ryan worked at a real estate firm as Executive of Sales and Marketing. Ryan has over 10 years in the student housing and multifamily housing sectors.

Ryan has Schizoaffective disorder (Schizophrenia and Bipolar 1). With the help of HOPE Clubhouse, his caregiver, care team, therapy and a great medicine cocktail he has made a 180 in his struggle with his mental illnesses.