The Cloud Team

Ryan is a seasoned higher education professional with over 12 years of experience in the field. His career began in Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions, where he actively participated in Minnesota’s Association for College Admissions Counseling (MACAC). During a pivotal Salesforce implementation, Ryan served as the Business Product Owner, eventually transitioning to central IT as the institution’s first Enterprise CRM Director. In this role, he led a team to deploy Salesforce and Marketing Cloud across campus, supporting the entire student lifecycle.

 

Driven by a passion for Salesforce, Ryan has also lent his expertise to local nonprofit organizations, helping them optimize their use of the platform. He remains an active member of the Salesforce Commons Program, continuously expanding his knowledge and skills.

 

Ryan is passionate about exploring how technology can enhance organizational operations. Coming from a spreadsheet-heavy background, he takes the time to understand challenges and brainstorms solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness through technology.

 

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys supporting Minnesota professional sports, coaching young athletes, and spending quality time with his family.