Bio
For nearly 20 years Ryan’s efforts has led to the development over 2,500 homes in Southern California’s supply constrained coastal infill markets. He has extensive experience in residential and retail real estate development and works closely with local public agencies and private landowners to transform underutilized sites into vibrant new home and mixed-use communities. In his day-to-day role as Senior Vice President at City Ventures, Ryan manages all aspects of site acquisition, including opportunity identification, qualification, concept land planning, financial analysis, entitlement strategy, transaction structuring and contract negotiations. Ryan currently serves as a Board member on the Irvine Community Land Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating permanently affordable housing in the City of Irvine and County of Orange. In addition, Mr. Aeh promotes the production of new housing (both market rate and income restricted) that is located close to transit and jobs through his work with many state and regional organizations such as the Association of California Cities, Building Industry Association, League of California Cities, Orange County Business Council, and Planning Directors Association of Orange County. Ryan is a graduate from the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy with a Bachelor of Science in Planning and Development. He remains an active alumni member of the USC community as he currently serves on the Price Alumni Association Board, the Price Real Estate Advisory Board, and the Price Real Estate Alumni & Affiliates Board. He also serves as a mentor in the Price Professional Mentorship Program where he works with undergraduate students on professional development and career coaching. In 2019 Ryan was named “40 Under 40” in Orange County by the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce.
Areas of Interest
- Deal Type
- Acquisition, Development, Ground Lease, Loan Purchase, Opportunity Zone, Partner Buyout, Pre-Development, Recapitalization, Refinance, Rehabilitation