Mr. Ron Ryles has worked with several performing ensembles throughout the United States for over 30 years. His past and present adjudication memberships include Drum Corps International (DCI), the North Carolina Bandmasters, the United States Scholastic Band Association (NJ), the Gulf Coast Judges Association (FL), Florida Federation Judges Association, and the Atlantic Indoor Association (NC).

Mr. Ryles is highly sought after as a drill designer, clinician, and adjudicator. Under his assistance, many groups have generated history within their respective organization. His experience also includes Wake Forest University, Western Carolina University, University of Memphis, Middle Georgia State University, the Blue Stars (WI), the Colts (IA), the Americanos (WI), Memphis Sound (TN), and several high schools throughout the country. Additionally, Mr. Ryles served on the administration team of the 10-time DCI World Champions, the Cadets. He is a former member of the Jacksonville State University “Marching Southerners” and Southwind Drum and Bugle Corps. He was part of the 1992 Division II championship before becoming their drum major in 1994.

Mr. Ryles lives in Atlanta, GA, with his wife Sharon. Mr. Ryles is a US-licensed mortgage loan originator and owns Ron Ryles Designs (www.ronryles.com), a designing and consulting business for the marching arts.