Ryan Reed started his career at Nordstrom.com where he led the development and implementation of the software development life cycle for Nordstrom.com’s IT department. Over his tenure, Mr. Reed consulted on various projects, including the integration of Nordstrom products into the Amazon.com Website, integration of the Altavista Search engine and the launch of the Visa 3D verification system. In 2001, Mr. Reed established Venture Business Solutions as the holding company for any future business opportunities that he would become involved in. In 2002, he joined the team of Vega Technologies taking the position of CTO. Vega Technologies develops proprietary remote camera networks for manufacturing, radio & TV, and security industries.

In addition to his pursuit for success and excellence in all of his business endeavors, Mr. Reed spends a lot of his time helping the community. Over the past several years, he has developed and managed several non-profit sites for local charities in the Seattle Metro area. Recently he took the positions of director and board member for Teddy Bears 4 Trauma, a non profit 501(c) 3 charitable organization, which focuses on providing all police and emergency personnel in the United States an unlimited supply of Teddy Bears for distribution to children and others that are in need of a symbol of comfort and support during a time of need. As Director, he holds a key leadership role in driving the efforts for expanding the network throughout the country.

Mr. Reed graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, where he majored in the Management of Information Systems. He graduated with honors, Summa Cum Laude.