Ryan was born and raised in Dupo, IL, and he married his high school sweetheart. The Lord saved him in October of 2008, and he and his wife, Tanya, have 4 children (3 biological and 1 adopted). He has been a member of Heritage of Grace Church since the church was planted in 2014. Ryan was a Deacon for about 6 years, and the Lord graciously grew him in knowledge and truth during that season. The Lord also gave him a desire to serve the church in the office of elder, and he was ordained in 2020. Ryan loves the saints and desires to see them grow more and more into the image of Christ.