Ryan Richardville graduated with honors from Northwood University in Midland, Michigan in 2009 with a double major in Entertainment, Sports, Promotion Marketing and Business Management. While at Northwood University, Ryan received top academic scholarships and was awarded an athletic scholarship as a participant on the Northwood University Football team. Ryan was also a member of the Northwood University Mock Trial Team which won the American Mock Trial Association National Championship in 2009.

Ryan went on to graduate from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2012, where he received his Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Litigation. Ryan was the recipient of the Certificate of Merit for top honors in Trial Skills.

After graduation from Law School, Ryan pursued an opportunity to work for the State of Michigan, serving as a Caucus Services Specialist, providing communication and policy briefings for the Republican Senate Caucus. After a year working with Republican Senate Caucus, Ryan worked as the Assistant Legislative Director for the former Senate Majority Leader.

Away from the office, Ryan spends as much time outdoors as possible, including, fishing, kayaking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling up north at his family cottage in Mancelona, MI. Ryan currently resides in Fenton, MI.