Ryan is a PR pro, public affairs specialist, political communicator, and aspiring writer with experience working in both chambers of Congress, political campaigns, think tanks, trade associations, cryptocurrency organizations, and public relations agencies, large and small. He is a native Coloradan and a proud graduate of the University of Northern Colorado (GO BEARS) with dual degrees in political science as well as journalism and public relations.

Do you have any skills or talents that people don’t know about?

I have a knack for gardening and enjoy growing all kinds of plants, of which there are 32 currently in our house. Everything from oranges and strawberries to succulents, money trees, and fiddle leafs.

What was your first job?

Washing dishes at my grandpa’s BBQ joint. It was a great first step and eventually led to better jobs there but you gotta start somewhere.

Who is someone you admire?

James Rosen is a journalist and author, and currently the Chief White House Correspondent for Newsmax. He was a great contact early on in my PR career and has since become a true friend and mentor. He’s an incredible writer and one of the smartest people I know. There’s lots to admire and exemplify.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…

Mind reading.