In 2008, Ryan founded THE mattress HUB and quickly developed the company into a leading mattress retailer across the region. Aside from multiple business investments, Ryan also serves his community through a variety of non-profits and organizations that focus on issues such as Christian ministry, foster care, local schools and mental health.
Ryan earned a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Newman University in 2014 and is recognized in the community as an innovative and transformative leader.
Ryan and his wife, Alicia, have three children – Reese, Landry and Rhett.
Tylan helps lead PETRA, where his desire to help and partner are utilized in the real estate investing and development space. Serving Love Schools is a dream that Tylan gets to live while sharing his passions with those around him!
Carie sees the benefit of Love Schools in several of the buildings she works with and is excited to support the work they are doing.
So, in June of 2021, Love Schools was born. Brandt believes that the barriers schools are faced with can be overcome with the help and support of the community around them. He created Love Schools to help connect the community to the classroom and build sustainable relationships with partners so schools can meet their goals. Brandt and his wife of 18 years, Jessica, have two children, Campbell and Grady. When he’s not busy helping schools, he loves watching his kids play sports, rooting on the Kentucky Wildcats, and spending time with his family. He feels called to make an impact in the city of Wichita and believes everyone has gifts and talents they can use to make an impact in their community.