MEET THE RYSING TIDE TEAM

RYAN HODGSON - CEO & FOUNDER

Ryan Hodgson is driven by a profound purpose—to unleash potential. Over the past eight years, he has channeled this purpose into catalyzing transformation through his expert leadership development coaching, business strategy consulting, and Fractional COO services. Through his guidance, individuals and enterprises have harnessed their inherent capabilities, propelling them to achieve and exceed their goals.

What sets Ryan apart is his extensive and diverse experience—an attribute that few "coaches" or consultants can rival. He is marked by his curiosity, intuition, innovation, directness, empathy, authenticity, and an unrelenting drive for the success of others. His impact spans a wide array of industries, including tech, mobile, construction, retail, real estate, travel, finance, health, nonprofit, business services, marketing, and education.

Prior to founding Rysing Tide, Ryan distinguished himself as the COO of Realogics Sotheby's International Realty. In just two years, he masterminded the company's growth from a $1.6 billion entity to a $3.2 billion powerhouse, all while effectively responding to a market disruptor. His keen strategic acumen, human-centric leadership, and capacity to navigate complex challenges were pivotal to the company's resilience and prosperity.

Ryan's achievements also shine in his senior marketing roles. As VP of Integrated Marketing at Yesler (now Accenture Interactive), he helped propel the company to become a top 5 US-based B2B agency from its prior rank of top 30. Similarly, as SVP of Integrated Marketing Communications at Weber Shandwick, his team's outstanding work contributed to the agency securing the coveted Global PR Agency of the Year award. His marketing prowess earned him recognition as the 20th most retweeted marketer globally in 2017.

His extensive client roster is a testament to his expertise, encompassing startups to Fortune 500 giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, HTC, SAP, PMI, Verizon Wireless, Sotheby's International Realty, Ricoh Americas, University of Washington, Esper, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

In his role as Founder and President of the Seattle-based nonprofit Team Up for Nonprofits, Ryan's leadership prowess shone brightly. He adeptly led a fourteen-person board and a thirty-person volunteer team for five years in orchestrating music benefits and leveraging social media to raise funds and awareness for other nonprofits. The Huffington Post recognized his achievements in their article "39 Inspiring Men and Their Passion for Charity."

As a growth and thought partner, Ryan's insight-driven and solution-oriented mindset serves as an invaluable compass guiding both you and your team toward resounding success.

DANA HILL - DEIB CONSULTANT & TRAINER

Dana Hill has emerged as a leading figure in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) thanks to her exceptional efforts within the multifamily industry. Her unwavering commitment has not only propelled the field forward but also established her as a prominent national advocate for DEIB.

Dana’s influential presence in DEIB advocacy is evident through her keynote speeches and presentations on prestigious platforms, ranging from the National Apartment Association’s annual education conference to ECI Group’s Leadership conference. She has actively contributed to DEI/ESG panels for esteemed organizations such as the Texas Apartment Association and the Apartment Association of North Carolina. Moreover, Dana played a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive national DEI curriculum tailored specifically for the multifamily industry. Her insights have also been featured in notable industry publications like Habitat magazine, where she offered her perspective on ESG.

With each opportunity to consult, train, or speak publicly, Dana perceives a unique chance to ignite conversations and foster meaningful change. Whether delving into inclusive leadership strategies, addressing unconscious bias, or exploring the complexities of intersecting identities, her goal remains consistent: to inspire, educate, and empower audiences to embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and progress. Dana is deeply committed to nurturing inclusive environments, amplifying voices, challenging perspectives, and catalyzing transformative action toward a more equitable and inclusive future.

Within the DEIB space, Dana offers curriculum on the following:

• Understanding Racism

• Recognizing and Overcoming Racial Bias

• Creating a Civil and Respectful Workplace

• He, She, Ze, They: A Guide to Using Pronouns

• Recognizing and responding to Microaggressions

• Overcoming Bias through Nurturing Employee Relationships

• Employee Resource Groups