Ryan Forrest

Ryan Forrest is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in marketing automation, analytics, and strategy development. As the Founder and Chief Automation Architect at Fungi Marketing since 2015, Ryan has focused on enhancing business efficiency through creative marketing solutions. Prior roles include serving as an Independent Board Member for the Greensboro Regional Tennis Association, where efforts were directed towards promoting tennis in the region, and as a Mentor at Winston Starts, advising startups on various aspects of sales and marketing. Ryan's expertise extends to previous positions as Director of Marketing Analytics at Silvertone Analytics and Chief Marketing Officer at Isle Royale Equipment, LLC. A co-owner at Verde Lifestyles, Ryan also has a history as Digital Team Lead at BEM and Senior Account Manager at Brand Labs, all contributing to a strong foundation in digital marketing strategies and e-commerce. Ryan holds a degree in Integrative Studies with a focus on Marketing, Psychology, and Consumer Behavior from Oakland University.