Marine. Leader. Coach. Dad.

The journey that shaped the RISE Method.

Hi there!

I’m Ryan, founder of Reframe & Rise, career alignment coach, and Marine Corps veteran. After 20+ years leading teams across the military and private sector (including Fortune 500 companies and consulting roles serving municipal agencies) I reached a point where success on paper didn’t feel like success anymore.

I built the RISE Method to help high-achieving professionals realign their careers, lead with character, and find purpose again.

If you’ve ever felt quietly stuck in a role that no longer fits, you’re not alone and you're not broken. Let’s build what’s next, together.

Credentials:

  • U.S. Marine Corps Veteran | Leadership & Operations

  • 20+ Years of Cross-Sector Leadership Experience

  • MBA | Organizational Leadership & Talent Development

  • Graduate | Career Coaching Entrepreneur Academy

My Misalignment Moment

I was 41 years old, standing in my kitchen at 5:47 AM, when I realized I'd become someone I didn't recognize.

My three-year-old son had just asked me to help him with his toy truck, a simple request from a child who viewed his dad as someone who could fix anything. Instead of responding with patience, I snapped at him. The hurt and confusion in his eyes hit me like a physical blow.

This wasn't who I wanted to be.

That morning became my breaking point, and not because it was dramatic, but because it was so ordinary. This wasn't a single bad day. This was who I was becoming.

And I couldn't be that person. Not for my kids, not for myself.

The Path That Led to Reframe & Rise

My journey to this work wasn’t a straight line, it was forged through years of real leadership experience and hard personal reflection.

I first learned what it means to lead in the U.S. Marine Corps, where I discovered that leadership is about responsibility, discipline, and values, not authority. I carried those principles with me into the private sector, leading teams at Waste Management, a Fortune 500 company, and later through consulting roles focused on supporting municipal agencies across California.

Even as I moved up the ladder, I started to feel the quiet weight of misalignment. I was succeeding on paper, but I didn’t feel connected to my work. The gap between who I was and how I was showing up kept widening, until I finally admitted to myself that something had to change.

Walking away from a secure career was terrifying. But staying misaligned was costing me more.

That’s what led me to build the RISE Method: a way to help others realign their careers, rediscover purpose, and lead with integrity in every part of their lives.

My Coaching Is Built on These Principles:

  • Integrity

    Say what you mean. Do what you say. I believe alignment between words and actions is the foundation of trust, both with others and with yourself.

  • Loyalty

    Show up for people, even when it's inconvenient. True loyalty isn't about blind allegiance, it's about being there when it matters most.

  • Service

    Use what you've been through to lift others. Your challenges and growth aren't just for you, they're tools to help others navigate their own paths.

  • Growth

    Keep learning, even when it's hard. Especially then. Growth doesn't happen in comfort zones, it happens when we embrace challenges with curiosity and courage.

  • Presence

    Be where your feet are. People can feel when you're really with them. Full engagement with the present moment is one of the greatest gifts we can give.

Beyond the Coach

When I’m not coaching, I’m usually with my family. My wife, two sons, and our dog Mulder keep me grounded and remind me daily why alignment matters.

I love campy ’80s and ’90s movies, brewing my own espresso, baking chocolate chip cookies, homemade pizza nights every Sunday, and savoring the now-rare quarterly D&D weekends with some of my closest friends.

I believe in leading by example whether through career choices, parenting, or how I show up for others. The Marine Corps taught me discipline and accountability, but I’ve learned just as much about leadership from being a dad and walking alongside others through their own crossroads.

The key is being present without unnecessary distraction. (I’m looking at you, smartphone.)

For me, alignment means being true to who I am. It means speaking up when something needs to be said, offering advice when it’s welcome, helping someone brainstorm an idea, or just being an ear when they need one. I know who I am now, and I’m no longer afraid to be that person fully.

That’s what I want for you too.

Let’s trust each other enough to start.

If you’re ready to reconnect with who you are and build a career that reflects it, I’d be honored to walk that path with you.