Ryan Franklin

Ryan Franklin, AICP has over 18 years of work experience in various roles related to community development, planning, and coaching. Ryan is currently working at the Village of Schaumburg as the Assistant Director of Community Development/Planning Manager since 2016. Prior to that, they worked at the Chicago Fire Juniors as the High School Boys Coordinator from 2013 to 2020. Before that, they held multiple roles at the Village of Matteson, including Director of Community Development, Deputy Director of Community Development, and Village Planner from 2006 to 2016. Ryan also worked at the Lincoln-Way Soccer Club as the Director of Coaching and Staff Coach from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, they have experience as an Appraiser Trainee at Smith Appraisal Services from 2003 to 2005, a Planning Intern at the Village of Romeoville from 2002 to 2003, and a Graduate Assistant at Alabama A&M University from 2002 to 2003.

Ryan Franklin, AICP has a Master of Urban and Regional Planning degree in Environmental Planning from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. In addition to their formal education, Ryan has also obtained certifications in Real Estate Finance for Planners and Urban Design for Planners from Planetizen Courses. Ryan is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), although it is not specified when they obtained this certification.