For Immediate Release on March 3, 2023

RyTech is pleased to announce that firm owners Beth & Steve Ryan will be recognized by Marquette University’s Klinger College of Arts & Sciences with the 2023 Young Alumni of the Year Award. This award recognizes significant professional achievement, personal responsibility, and/or service to Marquette and community before age 40. The Ryans are 2008 alums of Marquette University and met on campus.

Since founding RyTech in 2012 at their dining room table, the firm has grown to partner with more than 500 clients across the globe, has a team of more than 25, and maintains offices in Illinois and Wisconsin. RyTech continually has strong year-over-year growth without compromising productive and efficient operations; this is just one manifestation of the Ryan’s savvy leadership. Believing in the power of partnerships, RyTech prides itself on developing long-lasting relationships and partnerships with its clients.

Outside of building a successful digital marketing agency, both actively give back to the community. Beth serves as a Western Springs Park District commissioner, and Steve is actively involved with Pillars Community Health, including a tenure as board chair.

“Beth and Steve truly embody our firm’s core value of philanthropy in all that they do for others – at RyTech and within the greater community. Their dedication to giving back and achievement of our firm’s growth are truly noteworthy. We are so proud of them for being honored by Marquette,” commented Sam Kessenich, RyTech’s Chief Digital Officer.

In service to Marquette, Steve is a past member of the Marquette University Alumni Association National Board of Directors and former Co-President of the Marquette Club of Chicago. Currently, Beth and Steve are members of the Time to Rise Young Alumni Campaign Committee. Their philanthropic support of the university includes the 707 Hub and the Wellness + Recreation building, among others.

“We are humbled and grateful for this recognition from a place that has given us so much personally and professionally. Marquette will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Beth Ryan, RyTech’s Chief Experience Officer.

Beth and Steve Ryan will receive this recognition at the awards conferral on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 5:00 pm in the Alumni Memorial Union on Marquette’s campus, 1442 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.