Then: Ryan grew up in the car washing industry as part of a family-owned car wash business in central Minnesota. Attended Concordia College in Moorhead Minnesota and gained a working knowledge of business, marketing, and communications.

Now: Ryan Carlson, published author of many articles in trade journals and websites, has been cited in multiple media outlets as an authority on consumer buying trends and car wash promotional marketing technologies. Specializing in successful car wash marketing and cashless payment technologies, you can catch one of his seminars at a local trade show or read his regular editorials in the various industry trade publications.