Ryan (Visco) Fierst

Ryan (Visco) Fierst has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. In 2003, they began their career in politics, serving as Legislative Director for Congressman Dave Weldon, M.D. Ryan also served on the House Judiciary Committee and contributed to legislation on courthouse security.

In 2008, Ryan worked as the Grassroots Director for Randy Forbes for Congress during a campaign. Ryan later transitioned to a legal career, working as an Attorney and Legal Consultant for various law firms and corporations in Richmond. Ryan'sresponsibilities included document review, analysis, and producing documents in anticipation of litigation or regulatory review.

Ryan then worked as Special Counsel at BrownGreer PLC from 2010 to 2015. In this role, they handled legal matters related to mass tort and claims administration. Ryan then moved on to the Virginia State Senate Race as a Campaign Manager in 2015, followed by a position as Policy Director and Legislative Counsel at the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

In 2017, Ryan joined the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity as a Senior Management Analyst, where they stayed until 2022. During this time, they also established their own consulting firm called Ryan Fierst, P.A., where they served as Principal.

Currently, Ryan is working as the VP of Legal Affairs at Port Tampa Bay, starting in 2023. Ryan is responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing legal advice and guidance to the organization.

Throughout their career, Ryan has demonstrated a strong background in law, policy, and management, making him well-suited for their current role as VP of Legal Affairs at Port Tampa Bay.

Ryan (Visco) Fierst began their education in 1995 at Liberty University. Ryan attended Liberty University until 1998, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.

Following their time at Liberty University, Fierst enrolled at Regent University School of Law in 1998. Ryan pursued a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in the field of Law at Regent University School of Law. Fierst completed their studies at Regent University School of Law in 2001.

In addition to their education, Fierst obtained a certification as a Member of the Florida Bar from The Florida Bar. However, the specific month in which Fierst obtained this certification is not provided, only the year, which is 2002.