Ryan graduated from the University of Florida school of architecture but in 1988 decided to accept an offer from Duro Construction (a New York based construction company) to become a part of it’s management team building multiple, free-standing NCNB banks throughout Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Throughout the years Ryan continued to gain knowledge and experience in all facets of the construction industry working for other General Contractors as an employee and then by partnering in his own painting business. Ryan decided to continue his education in the construction industry and became a licensed General Contractor.