Ryan Kennedy was raised in New Smyrna Beach and graduated from New Smyrna Beach High School. For more than five years, Ryan worked in the trades as a granite countertop installer, eventually working his way up to the lead position. Ryan always had it in his mind to do something on, near, or around airplanes. He loves to go to the end of the neighborhood where he grew up, which was located next the New Smyrna Beach Airport, to sit at the end of the runway and watch flight students, private jets, blimps, and even hot air balloons as they flew overhead. He often remarked that it would be amazing to have a career in aviation. Ryan is very excited to be an Epic team member.