Ryan was born and raised in Colorado. At an early age he fell in love with the water. Ryan’s first job at age 14 was helping with maintenance at a large water park. He then continued to work at the water park as a lifeguard until graduating high school. Ryan then went into the Army where he served four years with the 82nd Airborne Regiment. The military reinforced the strong work ethic his parents instilled in him and helped him learn the importance of paying attention to detail.
After serving in the military, Ryan went to college and earned a BS degree in criminal justice and criminology. During College Ryan worked in the construction field where he was a machine operator and safety manager. He then continued to serve others for another 14 years in law enforcement. During this time, Ryan never lost his passion for the water and continued to travel all over the world to enjoy the sport of scuba diving. Ryan also discovered his passion for designing outdoor living spaces. His first home was in Aurora Colorado and he turned the back yard into his own personal paradise.
Ryan and his family later moved to Erie Colorado providing him another opportunity to create a beautiful outdoor living space. His backyard design won second place in a Hardscapes of North America competition (HNA). Ryan had a fiberglass pool installed which he found was not a pleasant experience. This led him to realize that there was an opportunity to start his own installation company and pursue his passion of creating outdoor oases for other families. . Ryan’s drive to change careers and his ever growing passion for pools led him to the outstanding men and women at River Pools.
Ryan and River Pools have a mutual viewpoint on the level of service and quality that must be provided to customers. Upon their initial meeting, Ryan was intrigued with their management’s character, the education they provide, and their transparency. In 2021, Ryan made the decision to leave law enforcement and join the River Pools family to start a River pools Franchise in Colorado.
Ryan got into the pool business for the right reasons and will strive to not only help you have the backyard of your dreams but to make it a pleasant experience and create a great relationship. Ryan and River Pools NoCo promises to uphold the River Pools values and mission statement and is looking forward to getting your project started.
