Ryan Layton
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Chinese Limited working proficiency
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Bill Savitz
Ryan was brought into Ignite Northwest/Innovate Washington as a business consultant for our Make it in Washington grant program. Specifically, Ryan's role was to consult with manufacturers in the economically distressed counties in the state. As time evolved, so did Ryan's role. As the lead agency for this grant, he took over the role of executing the grant and working with each of our higher education partners as well as other agencies, including the WA Dept. of Commerce in delivering our obligated goals. His work in not only consulting with client companies but in leading the partners was exemplary. We are all proud of the work completed and in knowing that local economies in these distressed areas are benefiting as a result. Ryan's leadership, his business knowledge, and his pleasant personality made this grant program a success. I am happy to tell anyone interested that I would hire Ryan again in a second if I had an opportunity for him. He's a great guy and a person I am happy to recommend.
Bill Savitz
Ryan was brought into Ignite Northwest/Innovate Washington as a business consultant for our Make it in Washington grant program. Specifically, Ryan's role was to consult with manufacturers in the economically distressed counties in the state. As time evolved, so did Ryan's role. As the lead agency for this grant, he took over the role of executing the grant and working with each of our higher education partners as well as other agencies, including the WA Dept. of Commerce in delivering our obligated goals. His work in not only consulting with client companies but in leading the partners was exemplary. We are all proud of the work completed and in knowing that local economies in these distressed areas are benefiting as a result. Ryan's leadership, his business knowledge, and his pleasant personality made this grant program a success. I am happy to tell anyone interested that I would hire Ryan again in a second if I had an opportunity for him. He's a great guy and a person I am happy to recommend.
Bill Savitz
Ryan was brought into Ignite Northwest/Innovate Washington as a business consultant for our Make it in Washington grant program. Specifically, Ryan's role was to consult with manufacturers in the economically distressed counties in the state. As time evolved, so did Ryan's role. As the lead agency for this grant, he took over the role of executing the grant and working with each of our higher education partners as well as other agencies, including the WA Dept. of Commerce in delivering our obligated goals. His work in not only consulting with client companies but in leading the partners was exemplary. We are all proud of the work completed and in knowing that local economies in these distressed areas are benefiting as a result. Ryan's leadership, his business knowledge, and his pleasant personality made this grant program a success. I am happy to tell anyone interested that I would hire Ryan again in a second if I had an opportunity for him. He's a great guy and a person I am happy to recommend.
Bill Savitz
Ryan was brought into Ignite Northwest/Innovate Washington as a business consultant for our Make it in Washington grant program. Specifically, Ryan's role was to consult with manufacturers in the economically distressed counties in the state. As time evolved, so did Ryan's role. As the lead agency for this grant, he took over the role of executing the grant and working with each of our higher education partners as well as other agencies, including the WA Dept. of Commerce in delivering our obligated goals. His work in not only consulting with client companies but in leading the partners was exemplary. We are all proud of the work completed and in knowing that local economies in these distressed areas are benefiting as a result. Ryan's leadership, his business knowledge, and his pleasant personality made this grant program a success. I am happy to tell anyone interested that I would hire Ryan again in a second if I had an opportunity for him. He's a great guy and a person I am happy to recommend.
Credentials
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Certified Commercial Investment Manager
CCIM InstituteJun, 2004- Oct, 2024
Experience
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AREA Commercial Real Estate
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Nov 2003 - Present
Senior Commercial Designated Broker and President of AREA Commercial Real Estate. Member of the WA State Commercial Brokers Association Board Member of WA State Self Storage Association Member of Spokane Traders Club • Generated over $125 million in Self-Storage & Commercial Investment sales (2020-2022) • Manages $68.5 Million in property assets (Self-Storage, Office, Multi-Family, Daycare, Strip Mall) • Assisted with the acquisition and development of over 60+ Self-Storage facilities throughout the Pacific Northwest including vendor connections, rental rate analysis, demographics, and site design/unit mix. • Analyzes ROI and IRR for Self-Storage and Commercial Development Investments. Show less
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Storage Solutions Spokane
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United States
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Warehousing and Storage
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Chief Executive Officer
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Dec 2017 - Present
Develop objectives, strategies, and tactics to improve upon existing company operating performance. Senior advisor on expansion and new development for Storage Solutions. Develop objectives, strategies, and tactics to improve upon existing company operating performance. Senior advisor on expansion and new development for Storage Solutions.
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Ignite Northwest
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Consultant
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Mar 2015 - Oct 2018
Consulting and advising businesses in rural Washington State counties. As part of the Make it in Washington Grant, Providing guidance on improving operational efficiency; accessing new sources of growth/development capital; navigating the risks associated with pursuing new customers, new markets and new products; and solving technological challenges. A seasoned professional with a broad-based business sector experience and deep vertical knowledge. Working side-by-side to help businesses achieve success. Interested and qualified companies will receive a robust evaluation and a tailored work plan for each engagement. Show less
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AIRCAT® Pneumatic Tools
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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May 2010 - Dec 2014
While at AIRCAT® took a small pneumatic tool company from $3.5M in annual sales to $10M in a short 4-year period. Expanding the account base from 15 to 45, while adding Fortune 1000 accounts (Sears, Stanley Tool, Snap-On, Northern Tool + Equip, Amazon, etc). • Achieved hiring directive by increasing product sales from $3.5M in 2010 to $10M in 2014, which resulted in a solid EBITA allowing the company to be marketable and sold to a competitor. • Directed & oversaw daily business operations including; LIFO, GP, warehouse efficiency & product sales. • Launched new products: product placement, FTM strategy, vendor relations, MOQ, MSRP and overall business ROI. • Negotiated annual contracts with several large-multinational Fortune 1000 accounts which included margin analysis, advertising, budgeting, branding, PO execution, EDI and freight allowances. • Developed AIRCAT® website, SEO, Email marketing campaign, CRM, social media presence, product video marketing and supervised the implementation of company Cloud-based network & inventory management software. Increased Gross Revenue Sales of the AIRCAT® Product line 15% Gross Sales Increase in 2010. 25% Gross Sales Increase in 2011 10% Gross Sales Increase in 2012 27% Gross Sales Increase in 2013 33% Gross Sales Increase in 2014 YTD (Jan-May) Show less
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Education
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1992 - 1996
University of Washington - Michael G. Foster School of Business
BA, International Business in Chinese -
1996 - 1997
Central University for Nationalities
Mandarin, Chinese Language -
1989 - 1992
Mead High School
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