Experience

As the decision support services partner at HK, Ryan works with clients to develop a practical and effective business advisory model involving data-driven decisions and the continuous improvement of business processes. Ryan specializes in business consulting and management services, business dashboard development, financial statement preparation, strategic and financial planning, and corporate, partnership and individual tax planning. He joined the firm as a staff accountant and has served as a staff accountant II, senior accountant, accounting manager and senior manager of decision support services.

Specialties

General business consulting and management services; strategic planning; business dashboard development; financial statement preparation; financial planning; budgeting; and corporate, partnership and individual tax planning and preparation

Education & credentials

B.A. in accounting, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
LEAN SixSigma Green Belt
Level 5 Certified Advisor
Certified Quickbooks™ ProAdvisor

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Iowa Society of Certified Public Accountants (ISCPA)

Community involvement

Loras Network of Dubuque, Board Member
Finley Health Foundation, Board Member

Family life & hobbies

Ryan and his wife, Raquel, have four daughters, Norah, Madeline, Lily and Gwen. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, reading, and watching sports.

Speaking engagements

•  HK Alliance Forum | 2018 | Six Common Denominators of Effective Business Planning

Thought leadership

• Say goodbye to the one-size-fits-all strategic plan