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Get to Know Ryan Stumpp of PPB Capital Partners …

Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, it’s not surprising that Ryan Stumpp is loyal to his Philadelphia sports teams. In fact, he references the Eagles in a few of his answers to our 15 thought-provoking questions.

He attended the same high school as First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, and has one of the more obscure irrational fears we’ve ever heard.

In the four years he’s been at PPB, Ryan has become an important part of the fund operations team as he spearheads improvements to the client experience. Enjoy getting to know this Penn State alum … in his own words.

 

Name: Ryan Stumpp
Title: Vice President, Fund Operations
Hometown: Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
College: Penn State University
Years at PPB: 4

1. Think about your favorite teacher or professor from high school or college. What was it about them that made an impression on you?
   Mr. Scheuren, from my physics classes at Upper Moreland High School. He was enthusiastic and engaging with a great sense of humor. He was also a terrific soccer coach.
2. What did you find to be the biggest surprise of working with alternative investments?
   I was surprised at the large amount of investment opportunities in various sectors.

3. If you could invite 3 famous people (living or dead) to your house for a dinner party, who is on the guest list, and what would you serve?
   Comedian/actor Adam Sandler, Dallas Maverick’s owner and host of Shark Tank, Mark Cuban, and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. I’d convince one of them to host the dinner at their home and would ask to serve filet as the main course.

4. What is a non-work-related goal you are working toward right now?
   Purchasing my first home.

5. Describe an experience that took your breath away or left you speechless.
   When the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots.

6. If you could receive credit for any invention in history, what would you choose?
   The Internet

7. When in elementary school, what did you want to be when you grew up?
   I wanted to do two things … design roller coasters and be a TV sports analyst.

8. You can only choose one dessert. Are you taking ice cream or cake?
   Ice Cream

9. If Hollywood were to make a movie about your life, which genre would it be and who would play you?
   Miles Teller would play me in a dark comedy.

10. What TV show is next on your list to binge watch?
    The final season of Better Call Saul.

11. If you could only have 3 apps on your phone for the rest of your life, which ones are you keeping?
    Google Maps, Chrome and my camera.

12. You have 1 hour and a limitless credit card for a shopping spree at a store of your choice. At which store would it be?
    I’m going to throw a curve ball here … it’s not really a store, but still a retailer: Amazon.com

13. What is the most irrational fear you have?
    Falling and being swallowed into a sinkhole while I’m driving.

14. If you are making the perfect pizza, what toppings are you adding?
    Plain is perfect. But if I had to choose a pizza with toppings, I would go with a taco pizza.

15. If you were an Olympic athlete, in which sport/event would you compete?
    In the winter Olympics, I’d compete in alpine skiing events or the luge. In the summer Olympics, I’d play volleyball, golf or table tennis.