Experience

Ryan is a results-oriented executive with more than 18 years of global experience in both service provider and industry roles across various areas of expertise. He is an established speaker who has presented and facilitated training sessions on a wide variety of business topics throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Ryan started his career working in progressive roles for a Top 5 public accounting firm, along with several years of industry experience in management roles for a Midwest-based Fortune 500 organization.

Specialties

Business consulting that emphasizes growth strategies and cost recovery for public, private and nonprofit organizations, domestic and abroad, from start-ups to the world’s largest retailer.

Strategic business consulting and process improvement initiatives for franchisors and franchise owners focused on expanding the brand of these organizations.

Education

B.S. in accounting and M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin School System of Colleges

Professional affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
International Franchise Association (IFA)
Professional Athlete Franchise Initiative (PAFI)

Community involvement

St. Louis Sports Commission, Member

Family life & hobbies

Ryan and his wife have five children. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, exercising, and following the activities of his children.

Thought Leadership

Forbes Finance Council Contributor

• Reverse Sales Tax Audit for Manufacturers: The Tax-Saving Measure You Could Be Missing
• Selling a business is more than a transaction, it’s a transformation
• Why CPA firms need to step up their B2B game will value-added services
• PEO certification clears up gray area for claiming tax credits
• State tax credits you need to know about

Speaking engagements

• East Peoria, IL | 2018 | Peoria District Dental Society
• Bloomington, IL | 2018 | McLean County Dental Society
• Lockport, IL | 2018 | Will County Dental Society
• Quincy, IL | 2018 | T.L. Gilmer Dental Society
• Rockford, IL | 2018 | Winnebago County Dental Society
• Paradise Island, Bahamas | 2018 | JIB-NFA Franchise Conference
• San Antonio, TX | 2018 | Signal 88 Annual Convention
• Tampa, FL | 2018 | Culver’s 2018 Reunion
• Concord, NH | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Moline, IL | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Clarksburg, WV | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Fargo, ND | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Flowood, MS | 2017 | 2016 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Concord, NH | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Little Rock, AR | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Houston, TX | 2017 | 2016 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Memphis, TN | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Orlando, FL | 2017 | North American Association of Subway^® Franchisees
• Atlanta, GA | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• San Antonio, TX | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Green Bay, WI | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Nashville, TN | 2017 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Chicago, IL | 2016 | Northern Illinois Franchise Association
• Bloomington, MN | 2016 | Subway Owner’ Meeting
• Clarksburg, WV | 2016 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Arlington, TX | 2016 | Subway Owner’ Meeting
• Fort Wayne, IN | 2016 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Columbus, OH | 2016 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Rockford, IL | 2016 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Golden, CO | 2016 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Tulsa, OK | 2016 | Subway Owner’s Meeting
• Pleasant Prairie, WI | 2016 | Subway Regional Leadership Rally
• Philadelphia, PA | 2016 | North American Association of Subway^® Franchisees
• Des Plaines, IL | 2016 | HCAOA IL Chapter Meeting
• Victor, ID | 2016 | Assisting Hands Home Care Conference
• Honolulu, HI | 2016 | Jack in the Box Annual Conference
• Delray Beach, FL | 2016 | Preferred Care at Home
• Milford, CT | 2015 | North American Association of Subway^® Franchisees
• Orlando, FL | 2015 | Any Lab Test Now Franchise Meeting
• San Diego, CA | 2015 | Southern California KFC Franchise Association
• Ledyard, CT | 2015 | KFC Northeast Franchisee Assoc. Spring 2015 Convention
• Nashville, TN | 2015 | Southeastern KFC Franchisee Assoc. Spring Meeting
• Oklahoma City, OK | 2015 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Kansas City, MO | 2015 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Carlsbad, CA | 2015 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Atlanta, GA | 2015 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Crystal Lake, IL | 2015 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• San Francisco, CA | 2015 | West Zone Developer Express Employment Meeting
• Boston, MA | 2015 | Coalition of Franchisee Associations
• Madison, WI | 2015 | Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference
• Plantation, FL | 2015 | Anago Cleaning Systems Masters Seminar
• Hauppauge, NY | 2015 | United 7-Eleven Owners of Long Island and New York
• Grapevine, TX | 2015 | Molly Maid Annual Conference
• Framingham, MA | 2015 | Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners Meeting
• New Orleans, LA | 2014 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Orlando, FL | 2014 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Madison, WI | 2014 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Greensboro, NC | 2014 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Hot Springs, AR | 2014 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Nashville, TN | 2014 | Express Employment Professionals’ Franchise Owner Meeting
• Chicago, IL | 2014 | Asian American Hotel Owners Assoc. Upper Midwest Regional Conference
• Little Rock, AR | 2014 | Asian American Hotel Owners Assoc. Gulf Regional Conference
• Maui, HI | 2014 | Northwest KFC Franchisee Association Meeting
• Chicago, IL | 2014 | Right at Home Performance Group Meeting
• Omaha, NE | 2014 | Right at Home Franchise Owner Annual Conference
• Washington, DC | 2014 | Cost Recovery Initiatives for Organizations
• New York, NY | 2013 | Federal/State Tax Credits, Payroll & Strategic Business Consulting
• Atlanta, GA | 2013 | Cost Recovery Initiatives for Organizations
• Bismarck, ND | 2013 | Fiscal Cliff Tax Impact, Process Improvement Initiatives
• Chicago, IL | 2013 | Cost Recovery Initiatives for Organizations
• New York, NY | 2012 | Strategic Business Consulting & Cost Recovery Initiatives
• San Antonio, TX | 2012 | Process Improvement Initiatives & Cost Recovery Consulting
• Orlando, FL | 2012 | Enterprise Wide Business Risks for Organizations
• Philadelphia, PA | 2012 | Corporate Governance Compliance Requirements
• Jefferson City, MO | 2012 | Enterprise Wide Business Risks for Organizations
• Livermore, CA | 2012 | Enterprise Wide Business Risks for Organizations
• Indianapolis, IN | 2011 | Internal Controls & Enterprise Wide Business Risks
• Orlando, FL | 2010 | Managing the Risk of Fraud for Organizations
• Anaheim, CA | 2010 | Enterprise Wide Business Risks for Organizations