Ryan began his productive life in college by dumping trashcans at Outback Steakhouse. While quickly moving through the ranks of the Outback Steakhouse system, he ultimately decided on a career outside of the restaurant world – yet never completely let go of those restaurant roots. He graduated in 2000 from the University of Louisiana in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Law. In his role(s) at Stirling Properties since 2001, Ryan has successfully represented and negotiated against the most prominent national retail tenants. Primarily focused on the retail sector, he has represented national retailers such as Walgreens, CVS, Panera Bread, Raising Canes, Texas Roadhouse, Conn’s, Planet Fitness, Freddy’s Steakburger, World of Beer, Quizno’s, and Verizon Wireless. Through his landlord representation, he has completed effective transactions that include Walmart, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Field & Stream, Nordstrom Rack, Marshalls, HomeGoods, ULTA Beauty, Staples, PetSmart, Petco, Dollar Tree, Off-Broadway Shoes, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, Popeye’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, Chuy’s, BJ’s Brewhouse, Books-a-Million, Smoothie King, Pier 1, AT&T, Carter’s, Five Guys, and LA Fitness. In addition to brokerage work, he has worn a ‘developer’s cap’ on numerous projects for Stirling Properties’, as well as concepts for his personal investment strategies.In 2017, Ryan, alongside his wife, Traci, developed Paws & Paw Paw’s, a full-time job entrepreneurship opportunity for her. The maturing business now has a second location and is recognized as a best-in-class company in the Acadiana area. Full-circle to those restaurant roots; Ryan set out to develop and bring a unique concept to the Lafayette market – Tchoup’s MIDCITY Smokehouse. A traditional smoked BBQ menu with an elevated bar scene, and a great outdoor space that has been molded into a 75ish year-old home. The restaurant opened in June 2020. In January 2022, Ryan began the development of Adopted Dog Brewing, a 7bbl brewhouse which opened in February 2023. The brewery typically has 16-beers on tap, offers a family-friendly environment, and features live music on most weekends.He also serves on OneAcadiana’s Board of Directors and is the co-chair of the Urban Revitalization Committee. In addition, he served in an advisory role within the City of Lafayette’s Development & Planning Division’s Unified Development Code’s creation and refinement, as well as sits on the University of Louisiana’s Ragin Cajun Athletic Foundation’s Board of Director’s Executive Committee.