Ryan Jay Owens was born in Greeley, Colorado.  He was born to Bernard Owens and Melinda Peterson on October 20, 1980.  After a separation, he lived with his father in Chicago, Illinois.  His first residence was on the Westside of Chicago, S. St. Louis and 15th, until 3rd grade when he and his father moved to Evanston, IL. 

He graduated from Evanston Township on June 14, 1998.  During high school, he made a move to a friend’s house by the name of Jeremy Hoff.  Dust began to settle and life went on with the help of his best friends Chris Barnes and Jeremy Hoff.  Soon, their families became his too.  After many stepping stones, Ryan has come from being a very shy and reserved person to what he is today... shy and slightly reserved.  ;-)  Family, friends, dreams, and aspirations are a big part of his being. 

He is very interested in learning, traveling, evolving, improving, and laughing.  These, along with may more components of his character, have led him on a road with GREATNESS written all over it.  He aspires to be not only a world-class athlete, but also, a respectable designer in regards to graphics and architecture.   In ten years you will likely find him balancing a life of travel, love, and family in Europe and in the United States of America.