Qualifications

A successful serial entrepreneur and strategist with an extensive and vast background in several diverse fields—Real Estate, Technology, Aviation, Aerospace, Broadcasting, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, Higher Education, Public Speaking, and several other unique fields with a valuable blend of corporate, startup, consulting, innovative, and teaching experience.

Overview

Business Acumen
Entrepreneur, Strategic Advisor, Business Analyst, Corporate Consultant, Start-Up Advisor, Investment Strategist, Leadership Development Specialist

Commercial Pilot
Airplane Single/Multiengine Land & Instrument

Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI)
Airplane Single/Multiengine Land & Instrument

Aerobatics
Air Show Performer and Member of the EAA

Higher Education
Scholar, Director of Academics, Professor in Aerospace, Aviation Safety, Human Factors, Business and Finance

Broadcasting
Radio Show Host (KUIK) Portland, Oregon and Podcaster

Technology
Engineer, Technologist, Solutions Expert, Infrastructure Developer, Cybersecurity Consultant

Research
Research Scientist, Data Analyst, Author

Miscellaneous
Mensa, Board Member, Mentor, Volunteer, and (various professional affiliations)

Education

MLS: Pepperdine University
Caruso School of Law

Ph.D.: Northcentral University
Business & Entrepreneurship

MS: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aviation Safety & Human Factors (psychology)

MBA: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Business Administration

BS: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aerospace & Meteorology

BA: University of Portland
Business Administration & Entrepreneurship

Publications (Scholarly)

The Study of Dissimilar Generations in the Workplace: Generation Y (Millennials) and the Work-Life Balance

Areas of Expertise

Entrepreneurship | Real Estate | Aerospace & Aviation | Human Factor & Psychology | Business Development | Enterprise Technologies | Higher Education | Public Speaking & Motivation | Business Innovation | Personal & Professional Growth | Start-Up Formation | Mentoring

Contact

The secure contact form is always the quickest and most reliable means of communication with me. However, you may also send me a message directly to my encrypted email account at ryan@ryanhopman.com.

I toggle my time between Portland, Oregon and Santa Barbara, California.