A BIT ABOUT ME

Hi, my name is Ryan Cannon. Thank you for visiting my personal profile page. This is a casual  space where I share a little bit about my life outside of work. To learn more about my professional life, please visit my LinkedIn page.  

I was born in Youngstown, OH circa 1976. At six months old my parents moved to Knoxville, TN for new employment. The move afforded me the opportunity to grow up in a beautiful East Tennessee college town. My early memories include hot summer days, humid nights, days on the lake, and youth athletics (soccer, football, baseball, basketball, and golf). 

As the son of baby boomers from the mid-west; family, hard work, and the golden rule serve as the bedrock to my values. Mom was a teacher, dad was an engineer. Both came from humble beginnings. We were not rich, but my older sister and I never wanted for anything. We've always been loved. Our parents are the greatest blessing in our lives. 

I am the father of two amazing young women. They are, and will forever be, the most important human beings in the world to me. Being a father has taught me humility.  

Among the places that I've called home since graduating college in 1999 include: Atlanta, Detroit, Rochester, New York City metropolitan area, Palm Beach, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I currently live in the amazing community of Myrtle Beach, SC. Exposure to new cultures, weather, landscapes, and faces has given me great enjoyment and valuable life lessons. 

When I am not working, I can be found golfing, mountain biking, lifting weights, hiking, running, walking, skiing, travelling, reading, cooking, watching college sports, and every now and then .... sleeping. I try to make the most of each and every day.  

I enjoy and appreciate Johnny Cash, Adele, Nirvana, David Bowie, Rush, James Brown, Beethoven, new movies, old movies, red wine, white whine, a good cigar, Frank Lloyd Wright, Dostoevsky, records, and podcasts. I marvel at our capacity as humans to make and enjoy art. 

The best things in life come from working in service to others. Pouring my heart and soul into impactful work that matters brings me satisfaction. 

I am fortunate to share my life with an incredible human being. She is my partner in every way. 

I am excited about the chapters to come and enjoying the pages as they are written. Thanks again for stopping by. I hope our paths cross again soon!

Regards, 

Ryan 

"To my way of thinking it is not the years in your life but the life in your years that count in the long run. " 

-- Adlai Stevenson II