Ryan joined the pastoral staff at New Life Church in December 2017. He was born and raised in Yorkville, and he is a physical education teacher at Yorkville High School. Ryan is passionate about guiding teens on their spiritual journey with Jesus, and he is excited for the opportunity to mentor the students in grades 6 – 12 of New Life Church. He currently lives in Yorkville with his wife, Jamie, and their two sons, Sidney and Oliver.