Ryan Smith is a 16 year veteran and sometimes deemed guru in the world of digital marketing and business. Having worked with large clients ranging from LG to GOP.com he has acquired a vast skill set ranging from business communication and strategy planning to motion graphics and interactive web development. Ryan also works on various personal projects, goes on random photography/video excursions just for fun and involves himself in the mid-western artistic community. In his spare time he writes articles for a local brand and fashion magazine and soon to be lifestyles blog named Rusted Blue and creates acrylic mixed medium paintings some of which that have been featured at art gallery's in both Hammond and Chicago. At the present time Ryan is learning wood working to startup his custom furniture company named Oakand and is involved in creating a children's book focusing on sustainability in culture and environments.