Ryan Martin started pursuing a career in journalism because he loves writing, but he stayed with it because he loves people. He grew up in Goreville, Ill., a town with a population of 800 people southeast of St. Louis.
After earning his associate's degree from a local community college, Ryan continued his coursework at the University of Missouri. He earned a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in converged media in May 2010. He's currently pursuing an MBA at Washington University in St. Louis.
Ryan started working for Patch in August 2010, when he began the process of launching Maplewood-Brentwood Patch, the first St. Louis-area Patch site. That site went live in October 2010.
Ryan also has experience working as a multimedia intern for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and as a city and county government reporter for the Columbia Missourian.
Ryan loves to read fantasy novels, play Ultimate Frisbee and watch sports. He lives in Maplewood with his girlfriend Gwen and their two dogs.
A digital marketing manager with Live Nation Entertainment, a teller with UMB Bank and continuous improvement leader with Graybar are among the job openings we found this week.
A digital marketing manager with Live Nation Entertainment, a teller with UMB Bank and continuous improvement leader with Graybar are among the job openings we found this week.
A digital marketing manager with Live Nation Entertainment, a teller with UMB Bank and continuous improvement leader with Graybar are among the job openings we found this week.
A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crimes in the St. Louis area.
A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crimes in the St. Louis area.
A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crimes in the St. Louis area.
A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crimes in the St. Louis area.
A roundup of odd, unusual and head-scratching crimes in the St. Louis area.
The following is a list of obituaries posted by area funeral homes the past week.
The popular Mexican restaurant in downtown Maplewood opened for dinner and drinks on Friday.
During his State of the City Address, Mayor Pat Kelly updated local business owners on several issues in Brentwood.
Julie Schroeter was among 40 Southern Illinois University students who were awarded textbooks and supplies.
In the video, learn more about how Coach K has made an impact on her students at Affton High School.
Many Clayton restaurants are offering three-course dinners at a special price this week. Which establishment has been your favorite so far?
Petitioners turned in more signatures to Maplewood City Hall this week. Here's the latest update on the potential referendum.
The performance organization wants to hear stories from local moms. Those stories chosen will be part of an area Mothers Day show on May 11. A Wildwood mother is serving as director/producer of LTYM St. Louis.
The ban would be similar to the those passed by some St. Louis area cities, including Clayton.
The St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame legend died Saturday at the age of 92.
Three senior football players from Brentwood High School were named academic all-state.
Interested in working for a major gaming company, a hospital chain or a local bank? Here are five job openings we found this week in Brentwood, Maplewood and across St. Louis.