b'medical track, and they began their clinicalWPMA Scholarship Foundation dentistry studies. Ryan found he loved all2024 GOLF aspects of patient care and eventually de-cided to pursue general dentistry as a career.TournamentAfter Ryan received his DDS degree, he, Tamera and their two daughters returned to his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he bought a large dental practice. Within a few years Ryan hadacquired several other dental offices. He then built a new, very large, dental officeWHERE THE FAIRWAYS ARE FIRM,that could serve their many patients in AND THE GREENS ROLL TRUEwhat became the largest private dental practice in the Southwest.This Las Vegas golf course was crafted byIn 2018 Ryan began a newRees Jones, a man whose pedigree andphase of his life. He sold acredentials as a golf course designer are simply large portion of his compa- unmatched. Through his creativity and vision, ny and moved his family toRio Secco perfectly embodies the modernProvo, Utah right at the be- spirit of the game. It is daring, bold andginning of the COVID-19 dramatic. Here, the play is fast. Fairways are Pandemic, primarily to firm and greens roll true. We take chances.give their daughters, whoWe test our abilities. We hold ourselvesalso have the musical andaccountable. And, we never make excuses.theater performing bug, op- https://riosecco.comportunities to perform and develop their talents. Both girls are cur- Ryan in Hans Christianrently pursuing college degrees in theatre. Andersen in New York Join Us for the WPMARyan now works just 1-2 days a month in Albuquerque, checking inScholarship Foundation on his dental office to make sure things are still running well, doingGolf Tournament onsome training, and seeing a handful of patients. With the free time hes gained, Ryan has returned to the stage, performing frequently at theTuesday, February 20, 2024Hale Centre Theatre in Salt Lake City, with large roles in Secret with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. We will playGarden, Titanic, anda scramble format. The tournament ismost recently, as thelimited to the first 144 registrants.title role in the worldRegister online at www.wpmaexpo.com premiere of the newwith your 2024 WPMAEXPO musical HansChristian Andersen registration. If you do notin New York. Ryanshave a foursome,we willnext project will beassign one for you. playing Harold Hill inThe Music Man at the Hale Center Theater inSCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Dont miss thisOrem, Utah this fall.great golf experience!Ryan and Tamerahave worked hard to make their dreams of performing in thetheater come true. We wish Ryan, Tamera and their daughters all the best as they continue living their dreams!WPMA staff member Kathy Michaelishad the great opportunity to see Ryan performin the Hale Centre Theatre production ofHans Christian Andersen in New YorkS at the Salt Lake City location this summer. Ryan gave an outstanding performance in the lead role! WPMA News / Fall 202319'