While not engaged in client projects, Ryan works closely with his partners Cris and Richard on the vision, direction, and development of key company offerings for nine10. Ryan also comes to nine10 from a non-traditional route.  Prior to founding GoSocial, he was a 12 year member of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Team where he represented his country on the international stage at the highest levels of sport.  Discipline, clear focus, and strong commitment to team dynamic are assets that are welcome additions as Ryan joins the nine10 team.

Since retiring from sport, Ryan has actively engaged within his community outside of his business ventures.  He Chairs the Board of the Community Foundation of Northwestern Alberta, and is a proud Swan City Rotarian.

From a young age, Cris would collect fashion magazines simply for the advertisments. Even though she didn’t know it then, these advertisments would springboard her into a true love of markeitng and advertising. After graduating from GPRC with a major in E-Commerce in 2002, Cris worked in the insurance industry (unsucessfully) and at GPRC (successfully) in the Continuing Education Department before taking a chance and starting nine10.

When asked what factors contributed to her life today, Cris would tell you that it was strong leaders in the community who galvanized her to work harder and do more. She is thankful for all of the inspiring people she meets on a day-to-day basis, and when a mentorship or learning opportunity comes along, she takes it.

Aside from being a part of nine10, Cris has discovered a passion for community. You can find her in lots of places, including:

• The Board of Directors for the Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce
  • Board member since 2013
  • Seat on the Membership Committee
  • Chair of the Centennial Committee
• Chair of the GPRC Department of Business Advisory Committee
• VP Public Relations of the Innovative Communicators Toastmasters Club
• Supporting various local fundraising and non-profit events
• Various speaking engagements ranging from Keynote speeches to breakout sessions to live panels and everything in between

Richard’s biggest strengths are problem solving & strategic thinking. Largely self-taught, he picked up his first computer, a Commodore VIC-20, at the age of 7 and started learning how to program in BASIC. His love of learning & problem solving has led him to a successful career as a web consultant, forming his first company in 2002 after being hired to design a website for Grande Prairie Regional College. In 2008, Richard’s company merged into nine10 Incorporated, expanding nine10’s capabilities into the realm of website design. Richard holds a Diploma in Fine Arts, Digital Design Specialization from Grande Prairie Regional College. He is a HubSpot Certified Inbound Marketing Professional and a board member for the Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association (PRIMAA).

When Richard is not working, he enjoys golfing, time with family, tinkering with electronic music, and catching the latest episode of Game of Thrones.