In 2019 Ryan founded Cxmmunity. Cxmmunity is committed to delivering and
supporting esports consulting and curriculum services to prepare grade school and
college students for esports opportunities and future business-related majors and
careers. Cxmmunity works with school systems, colleges and universities, community
organizations, government, and corporate partners to realize its goals. The focus is on
the underrepresented youth who may not have traditional access to this amazing and
rapidly growing industry.
About Ryan Johnson
Ryan is a graduate of Oakwood University. He also completed his Masters in Sports
Administration. Since completing his bachelors degree Ryan has worked in various
roles in the technology, sports, and entertainment industries. With expertise in
sponsorships, business development, brand partnerships, consumer insight, and trends.
Now he is combing his passions and talents to build and expand Cxmmunity.
Ryan began his professional career as an Account Executive with Vonage Business. He
was responsible for maintaining a client base that met monthly and quarterly metric
goals. Shortly after he accepted a role as an IT Consultant with Adapture. Adapture is
an award-winning IT firm located in Sandy Springs, GA. Winning CRN Tech Elite and
Atlanta Business Chronicle Pacesetter Awards, Ryan was able to quickly develop skills
around business development, project management, and customer experience with
corporate organizations.
Ryan has been able to curate events and create business partnerships at events
including CES, Super Bowl, NBA-All Star Weekend, NCAA Final Four, and the Esports
Business Summit. Most recently, Ryan helped form a partnership between his
organization Cxmmunity and Twitch to create the HBCU Esports League which reached
15,500,000 viewers in its most recent season and had partnerships with Verizon,
Discover, and Nike/House of Hoops.
His community and service passions are centered on supporting the local community
through volunteer service and mentorship programs. He is a member of Alpha Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Eta Lambda Chapter. Ryan is a member of his church’s
basketball team.
He was born in Columbia, SC and raised in Columbia, Maryland. Ryan has resided in
Atlanta since 2015.