Ryan Kees

Ryan Kees is an experienced account manager with a diverse background spanning various industries, including promotional merchandise, sports partnerships, and education. Currently serving as an Account Manager at BDA, LLC since November 2021, Ryan focuses on creating emotional connections between Fortune 500 brands and their consumers. Prior roles include Inside Sales Account Manager at Equipment Controls Company, where customer satisfaction was prioritized, and Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Gwinnett Stripers, where Ryan developed impactful partnership packages. As Director of Partnership Activations at Hillsboro Hops, Ryan led corporate partnership services and prospecting efforts. Ryan's extensive experience also includes serving as Operations Manager for the NFL Players Association, overseeing event operations for major NFL events, and as Center Director at Kaplan Test Prep, where Ryan achieved significant profitability. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Georgia and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Young Harris College.