Our April Member Spotlight shines on Ryan Casey, our Director of Business Development at AAPL!

What is your favorite AAPL memory?

Walking into my first conference and seeing so many people genuinely networking was a buzz I had never experienced before. I’ve attended countless conferences over the years—gaming, sports, medical—you name it. They all had exciting programming and big-name keynote speakers. But none of them fostered the kind of real connection I saw here, where people actively met, engaged in meaningful conversations, and built lasting relationships and partnerships.

I was actually brought in by the president of AAPL Linda Hyde, we had worked together in the past and built a great work relationship that has continued for the last 15 years.

Advice you’d give your younger self?

You can always find a way to make money, but you can never by time back.

What career advice  do you have for industry newbies?

There are a ton of resources available in this industry to help bring you up to speed.

What is your “one big goal” for the year?

To increase the awareness of better marketing tools across the industry.

What is your personal motto/words you live by?

God was in a good mood when he made me.

What is your favorite “down time” activity?

Anything football related!

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