Ryan was named to the InBusiness Magazine 40 Under 40 class for his work developing a kindness campaign called Operation Generosity. He also won the Nexstar Network Suzi Award for most innovative campaign and the PR World Awards for Individual Hero of the Year! He holds an MBA degree in marketing and has been quoted in Forbes, Chicago Tribune, Detroit News, Houston Chronicle, Bicycle Retailer, Reader’s Digest, CBS News, Star Tribune and more.