Meet the Directors

Sports Architect, Sports Studio Design Leader at JLG Architects

Ryan grew up in Minnesota where he found hockey 'late', lacing up his skates for the first time in the third grade, but never looked back. Ryan has played and coached with some of the top tier talent coming out of Minnesota. Ryan's passion for hockey and growing the sport comes from being a first generation hockey player within his family, understanding what is involved in entering a sport that was relatively unknown. Ryan looks to make hockey more accessible at an entry level, while elevating the level of skill development and performance throughout AYHA and the greater region of southeastern Wisconsin.

Ryan has been a part of AYHA since landing in Wisconsin in 2018. For the last 4 years, Ryan has served as a head coach at the Mini/Mite Level, serving as the Mite Level Director for the last couple years and will be co-leading the squirt level this upcoming season. As a father of three, his youngest being a 2020 birth year, Ryan will be around AYHA and youth hockey for many years to come and looks forward to helping grow the organization and passion for the sport within the community.

To Ryan, hockey is the ultimate t.e.a.m sport - T.ogether E.veryone A.chieves M.ore. It is a sport that teaches adversity, self-confidence, compete and sportsmanship, unlike any other sport. He looks forward to continuing to instil these values throughout our players, coaches, and families of AYHA.

Teacher at St. Charles

Amy grew up in Chicago, Illinois where she played softball, basketball, volleyball and gymnastics. She went to Cardinal Stritch University, where she played volleyball and received a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education.

Amy joined the Arrowhead Youth Hockey Family in 2017. She has two boys in the Youth Program and has been an active member of the association by being a Team Manager for one/both of her boys' teams, as well as working with the Milwaukee Admirals coordinating fun events throughout the season.

Amy believes that there are many life lessons to be learned through youth sports - hard work ethic, teamwork, and discipline - prepare our kids to succeed at the goals they set for themselves and not to quit at the first sign of disappointment.

President at Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Southeast and Fox Valley WI

Brady is proud member of the local community and a positive voice for AYHA as well as Arrowhead High School. Off the ice he is a partner and president of Paul Davis Restoration. Brady describes himself as a high energy individual with a passion for service and quality.  As a person that has grown up in the Arrowhead community and as an Alumni of AHS hockey Brady brings a wealth on knowledge and history to the board.

Brady's Arrowhead hockey experience began in 1993 when he played for the 1st team that Arrowhead suited up. Eventually was able to play the first WIAA season that Arrowhead had a sanctioned team.

Brady is the proud father of three children and has been involved with AYHA since 2015. Brady has served as mite head coach, squirt assistant coach, squirt head coach, peewee head coach, peewee assistant coach, board director, and most recently board vice president.

When it comes to youth sports his philosophy is simple; work hard, be honest, and have a positive attitude.

Director, Not-for-Profit and Higher Education - Sikich LLC

Growing up in Wauwatosa, Leary was an avid athlete, participating in soccer, basketball, and cross country. She continued her passion for sports at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she played collegiate soccer and earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accounting..

In 2024, Leary and her family joined the AYHA community when her daughter expressed a desire to follow in her father’s footsteps and play hockey. With two younger sons, the rink may soon become a full family affair. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Leary brings over 14 years of experience specializing in audits of not-for-profit organizations. Leary is excited to join her professional expertise and deep appreciation for youth sports in this role.

Leary believes that team activities should be fun and foster hard work, dedication, self-confidence, and lasting friendships—values she brings to her role as treasurer and as a parent in the hockey community.