Partner & Co-Founder
Andrew K. Ryan, APR, PCM, MIRM
Andrew’s Story
Andrew Ryan partners with clients on an array of strategic communications initiatives, including public relations, reputation management, content marketing, community relations, crisis communications, and social media strategy. His award-winning campaigns have helped real estate developers, multifamily operators, home builders, senior living providers, and professional service firms meet their business objectives. Along with Mike Gray, he co-founded Gray Ryan Communications to meet the dynamic needs of clients and help them grow.
Recognition
A recognized leader in the industries he serves, Andrew has held numerous leadership positions on the national, statewide, and local level.
He has been recognized with a number of local and national awards as well. Andrew was named one of the top PR professionals under 40 by Bulldog Reporter in 2015, a “15 to Watch” young PR professional by PR News in 2009, and “Top 40 Under 40” by Style Weekly in 2013. He also is a graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond and LEAD Virginia.
Accreditation and Certifications
- Accredited in Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
- Professional Certified Marketer, American Marketing Association
- Master in Residential Marketing, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
- Certified New Home Marketing Professional, NAHB
- Certified New Home Sales Professional, NAHB
- Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, NAHB
- Senior Living Sales Counselor, Argentum
- PR Measurement and Analytics Certificate, PRSA
- Inbound Marketing Certified, Hubspot
- Licensed Virginia Real Estate Salesperson, Virginia DPOR
Responsive, collaborative, insightful
Community Involvement
- Board of Trustees, NAHB National Sales and Marketing Council
- HBA of Richmond Sales and Marketing Council
- Board of Directors, HousingForward Virginia
- Community Advisory Board, VPM
- 2018 Graduate, LEAD Virginia
- 2014 Graduate, Leadership Metro Richmond
- Past Chair, PRSA Mid-Atlantic District
- Past President, PRSA Richmond
- Member, American Marketing Association
- Member, Urban Land Institute Virginia