Ryan was born and raised in Maryland by his mother and grandparents. Gifted with creativity, Ryan studied graphic design in college and made a name for himself in the fashion industry as design director for G-Unit, a division of Marc Ecko. When the economy crashed in 2007, it took the fashion industry, and Ryan’s career with it. When Shawn approached Ryan with the idea for Smoothie King, the entrepreneurial spirit was revived, and a new career was born. Ryan currently resides in Maryland with his son.