31 Jan Ryan Hart Hired as Director of Customer Relations

The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) recently hired Ryan Hart as its Director of Customer Relations. Hart brings to the YOC a wealth of experience as a marketing leader.

With a strong history of demonstrated success with nonprofits and child-centered organizations, Hart brings excellent experience to the YOC team. Hart most recently worked as the Community Engagement Specialist for Chances and Services for Youth (CASY) where he helped promote a variety of child care services to local communities.

Prior to his time at CASY, Ryan worked at Huffer Child Care Resources & Referral, where he held the role of Outreach Specialist. In this position, he provided support for clients navigating childcare options and collaborated with community groups and agencies across the region.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Ryan on board to kick off the new year. His previous experience in nonprofit management will translate well to his work here at the YOC building relationships across the state,” said Rick Rowray, Chief Executive Officer at the YOC.

In his new role as Director of Customer Relations for the YOC, Ryan will be responsible for meeting with placing agents throughout Indiana to deepen working relationships and benefit the placement process. The goal is to help ensure that YOC programs continue to meet the identified needs of children in the state. In addition, Ryan will be responsible for utilizing these findings to help develop, implement, and monitor the program marketing plan for the YOC.