As one who revels in ‘the experience,’ for Ryan, events are about telling great stories through the designed delivery of content to a live audience. Combining a love of all things theatric, unstoppable energy, a constant sense of creative curiosity and wonder, with a passion to push the event envelope, Ryan approaches events as opportunities to create moments of magic with lasting experience and brand appeal.

For his work, Ryan has been honored with a host of awards, including ten International Esprit Awards for Best Corporate Event Planning, Non-Profit Planning and Event Marketing and Design. Event Solutions Magazine has thrice named Ryan as a finalist for their Spotlight Award in event production and design. Ryan’s commentaries and work have graced numerous glossy pages including, Event Solutions Magazine and Special Event Magazine as he is a frequent contributor, commentator and speaker on Event Design, ROI and Engagement.

In 2007, Ryan founded BeEvents, an event production and design company focused on creative strategy. Beyond a brand, BeEvents is a call to action to continuously contribute to the conversation and the experience through the creation of live events. BeEvents is on a mission to redefine what design means for events, using purpose- and message-based approach to craft living extensions of brand experience and value.

Ryan is a member of the International Special Events Society (ISES), serving as President for the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter and in 2010 earned his Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) certification. In 2009 he received the International Volunteer of the Year Award for his work as the ISES Pages for Special Event Magazine. Ryan currently pens a column as Design Editor for Event Solutions Magazine.