Ryan Kuecks is an experienced communications professional focused on community, connection, and storytelling. Originally from the Seattle area, he has been in Charlotte since 2021. Ryan has worked as the Director of Communications at Alamo Heights UMC and University Park UMC as well as freelance with non-profit organizations such as Project Transformation, The United Nations Youth Coalition, and Vox Humana. His other experience includes working in a mixed-media company focused on video production, eight years of corporate experience at Nintendo, and serving in multiple leadership roles within the Church. Ryan enjoys the outdoors, reading, game nights, deep conversations over coffee, snow, and travel. Most of his time he spends with his wife, Mari, and his dog, Dante.