Dale Ryan

Dale Ryan has extensive work experience in various industries, including transportation, hospitality, communications, and marketing. Dale most recently worked as a Business Development professional at Pacific Northwest Transportation Services since September 2019. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Public Relations, Sales, and Marketing at The Butchart Gardens since July 2011. Dale also had their own company, Jazz Communications, Inc., where they worked as a Principal starting from July 2009.

In the hospitality industry, Dale held leadership positions such as Director of Sales and Marketing at The Hotel Grand Pacific from November 2009 to November 2011. Dale also worked at Marriott Hotels and Resorts as the Director of Sales and Marketing from April 2001 to December 2006. Before that, they were with Starwood Hotels & Resorts as a Director of Sales and Marketing from August 1999 to February 2001.

Dale's diverse experience also includes working as the Director of Marketing at the Calgary Flames Limited Partnership from 1997 to 1999. Dale held a significant role at AMERICAN EXPRESS CANADA, INC as a Director from September 1982 to April 1996.

Additionally, Dale served as an Associate Faculty at RRU and as the Director of Corporate Marketing at BRITISH COLUMBIA FERRY SERVICES, INC, where they led various key initiatives. Dale'sresponsibilities at BC Ferries included revenue growth, customer-focused product development, establishing partnerships, stakeholder relations, and rebuilding the brand.

Overall, Dale Ryan's career spans over several decades in various senior-level positions across industries, showcasing their expertise in sales, marketing, public relations, and business development.

Dale Ryan completed their MBA in Executive Management and Leadership from Royal Roads University in the years 2004 to 2006. Following that, in 2009 to 2010, they pursued a Masters degree in Digital Marketing from the University of San Francisco.