Ryan is the Principal and Founder of RJR Partners where he leads the executive search practice. Having spent nearly 10 years in software sales, Ryan brings a unique background to his recruiting career. Taking his experience of managing sales for software companies like Oracle and Timogen Systems, Ryan made the transition to recruiting to seek out the best talent within the industry he’s most passionate about. Prior to founding RJR Partners, Ryan was a co-founder at RosCor Group, Inc., a search firm specializing in the enterprise software industry. With over 24 years of being involved in enterprise software as both a search and sales professional, Ryan has gained a strong reputation as one of the industry’s leading recruiters and has developed a vast network of influential contacts. Ryan received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an M.B.A. from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. He lives in Alamo, CA with his wife and two children.