Ryan Melendez is a Assistant Vice President / Branch Leader at TRUIST Bank for Austin and the surrounding areas. In this capacity, Ryan has responsibilities including business development, small business lending, client management and community engagement. Ryan also serves as a community leader in Austin. During his ten-year banking career, Ryan’s primary focuses are to build long-term relationships as a trusted advisor with his clients and the community; manage a portfolio of retail and small business clients; and have a strong understanding of his client’s banking; investment and insurance needs. Ryan was born in Caracas, Venezuela, has been in Texas since 1995, and attended Columbia Southern University. Ryan is an engaged community volunteer who currently serves on the board of EGBI Austin and supports various other community organizations in the Austin area. Ryan lives in Kyle, TX with his son Stuart and his daughter Rihanna, and their dog Scotts. In his free time, Ryan likes doing outdoor activities with his family