Hey there, I’m Ryan. I’m from Haywood County and grew up on a farm along the Pigeon River in the Bethel community.
My passion for visual storytelling started early—back when I was a kid and my uncle gave me an old camcorder. I was hooked. That spark eventually led me to a job in Asheville as a Traffic Director (the person who schedules TV commercials) at a local ad company covering six western North Carolina counties.
From there, I spent over 20 years with a nationally recognized health system, creating everything from award-winning radio and TV spots to podcasts and photography for print ads and publications for both local and national distribution.
These days, I run Milepost 430 Media, where I get to combine that lifelong passion with my professional experience to help real estate agents and short-term rental owners stand out and get more bookings and closings.
Be sure to check out my Etsy shop for some awesome Blue Ridge mountains photos and prints.
THE STORY BEHIND THE NAME
People often ask me where the name Milepost 430 Media comes from. It’s actually inspired by mile marker 430 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, right here in Haywood County.
When I was a kid, I could see the headlights from cars cruising the Parkway in the evenings along the mountain ridge from my parents’ house. That spot overlooks the west fork of the Pigeon River valley, with views of Lake Logan, Bethel, and Canton—the community where I grew up.