Ryan is Senior Director at The Max Collaborative. In his role, he is responsible for asset management, underwriting & analysis, and investor relations while assisting in other areas of the business including financing and development efforts.

Ryan started his real estate career with Forest City, where he worked on both the operations and development sides of the business in various roles and capacities. Prior to Forest City, Ryan worked as a Senior Associate for Ernst & Young in the firm’s assurance practice. Ryan became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) while with the firm and maintains an active license in the state of Ohio. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA).

Ryan received his bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University, where he majored in accounting and finance and lettered four years as a tight end on the football team. He also received his MBA from Cleveland State University, where he concentrated his studies in finance.

Ryan and his wife, Jenna, have two sons and live on Cleveland’s west side.