Ryan became active with CORBA in 2015 when the organization branched into Barron County, with the building of Pipestone Quarry Trails. Since then he has played a part in the development and maintenance of four trail systems in the county, from fundraising to moving dirt and rocks. Ryan stepped up to be president during a transitional year for CORBA from 2022 to 2023, and after a short hiatus, he was happy to join the board again in the fall of 2023. Ryan’s professional experience is as a journalist and writer. Ryan is also on the Communications Committee for the Timberland Hills Foundation.