Ryan is the President and CEO of ARISE Veteran Foundation and the owner of RR Enterprises. He has years of dedicated service and holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Doctorate in Human Services.

His Doctoral Dissertation focused on“Suicidality Among Military Members/Veterans and the Root Causes.” Ryan is a passionate mental health advocate and is committed to empowering veterans with the skills and tools they need to create meaningful, healthy changes. Additionally, he provides caregivers with essential education and resources to better support their loved ones.

When he’s not working or speaking, Ryan enjoys smoking meat and making lasting memories with family and friends.