Ryan was born and raised in Eugene, attending Sheldon High School and the University of Oregon. After college, Ryan entered the finance sector before being recruited to join Gorilla Capital, a startup real estate investment firm. Capitalizing on tumultuous markets and creative opportunities, Gorilla expanded across the nation, realizing an annual revenue of over $75m. For more than a decade, Ryan played several roles assisting in the growth of the company, gaining expertise in ‘fix and flip’ investments, risk assessment, and operational management. In his free time, Ryan loves spending time with his wife, son, and daughter, as well as other close family members in the area. He enjoys cooking, travel, golf, and is an avid football fan, Go Ducks!