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.
The following information was obtained through the Missouri Sunshine Law from the Maplewood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Two local leaders from the Maplewood-based Girls on the Run traveled to Tampa to share their expertise.
The magazine's annual poll seeks reader votes, and Maplewood and Brentwood have a few foodie destinations on the poll.
If you own or manage a business in Maplewood or Brentwood, you can claim your listing in the Patch directory.
If the Golden Arches sought to move to Big Bend Boulevard and Manchester Road, would you be a supporter?
A flier about the audit was posted to the City of Brentwood's website.
The following information was obtained through the Missouri Sunshine Law from the Maplewood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle School was awarded $1,000, the school district's website notes.
Several Maplewood and Brentwood organizations are on Facebook. Are you fans?
Three county representatives and City Manager Marty Corcoran disagree about how beneficial a redeveloped Deer Creek Center could be to the city and region.
The church filed a breach of contract in December, WhoLou.net reports.
Two out of four races in Brentwood will be contested.
Fans can take photos with the trophy at no cost.
The following information was supplied by the Brentwood Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A list of finalists for The Riverfront Times' annual web awards includes a few Maplewood connections.
A special Brentwood Board of Aldermen meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Maplewood-Brentwood Patch receives a shoutout from a Brentwood resident on "St. Louis on the Air."
It's a discount store targeted toward teens and pre-teens, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
In this week's social media column, we highlight comments and conversations from our Facebook friends about Thursday night's commercial fire.
Maplewood firefighters have been working the commercial fire for more than 16 hours.
