In 1994 the toilets needed cleaning, so as a twelve-year-old Ryan started cleaning toilets. As his role at Pheifer evolved from assistant bathroom cleaner to  President in 2017 Ryan has tried to remember why he started at Pheifer to begin with; to “do what is needed”. As with any company, what is needed changes over the years. Ryan is determined to adapt to whatever the current needs are and place people where they can not only do what is needed, but with proper training and mentor-ship they can thrive.

 

In high school,  Ryan had no intention of ever going to college. He envisioned following in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps and succeed with nothing more than a hard-work ethic and a high school diploma.  Over the years, he's been knocked down a few times. He knew the world and his industry had changed. Something more was needed to lead Pheifer beyond its second generation. Ryan not only completed his bachelor’s degree, but also a Law Degree from UW-Madison. To this day Ryan maintains his Law License and is proud to be admitted to practice law by the State Bar of Wisconsin.   As his career continues, Ryan looks forward to promoting the habits of a positive attitude, professionalism, and a sense of family that Pheifer has been known for since its founding in 1952. Not only for our staff, but also for our vendors and, as our customers, Wisconsin taxpayers.

 

Ryan enjoys creating a positive impact by coaching youth sports and is proud to have officiated six State Volleyball Tournaments as a referee for the WIAA  between 2010-2017. He and his wife Amber have three children: Mason (2007), AJ (2008), and Raegann (2010). Come to think of it, now that Ryan’s children are getting older, the shop could probably use some new assistant bathroom cleaners.