Background
Ryan joined MPC as a research assistant in 2011, and was hired as communications associate several months later. He coordinates and produces the visual aspects of MPC's communications, from print publications to photos and video.
A native of Kalamazoo, Mich., Ryan first experienced Chicago as an undergrad at Northwestern University. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in communication, he worked as an English language assistant at a school in rural southern Spain, and then as a freelance camera and lighting technician for film and television production in Los Angeles, Calif.
Ryan is pleased to be back in the Midwest, where he spends his free time riding his bike and working on the occasional freelance film gig.

Education
B.A., Communication (Radio/TV/Film), Northwestern University