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Leadership
Aspiro's greatest asset is our staff. We are proud to be an organization of over 100 people who are passionate and committed to the people we support.
Ryan Ruzziconi, J.D., President
Ryan Ruzziconi was appointed as President of Aspiro on January 2, 2025. Ryan is an attorney licensed in both Michigan and Wisconsin and served in a unique role leading one of the fastest growing health care companies in the United States and serving one of the largest non-profits in the state of Michigan. Ryan received his B.A. with Distinction from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and his law degree from Marquette University Law School.
Ryan served as Vice-President and General Counsel for Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, one of the largest independent specialty pharmacies in the United States. During Ryan’s time at Diplomat Pharmacy the company grew from revenues of roughly $200 Million per year in 2010, to revenues of $6 Billion per year in 2016, including dramatic employee growth of 250 employees in 2010 to over 5000+ employees in 2016. Ryan led the acquisition of nine (9) companies with a combined value of over $500 Million. Most notably, in 2014, Ryan led the IPO effort and legal negotiations for Diplomat Pharmacy to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:DPLO) as a publicly traded company. The IPO encompassed over 15 million shares and $200 million dollars in value.
In 2018, Ryan had the privilege of being appointed to the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation Board of Trustees, the largest non-profit foundation in Michigan dedicated to children's healthcare, disease research, and community health programs. The non-profit foundation provided more than $60+ million in grant funding for oncology and cardiology research, mental health, children with disabilities, nutritional wellness, and abuse and neglect prevention. The Children's Foundation campaigned annually to raise funds for multiple health and wellness capital projects. Through funding and advocacy, the foundation enables researchers, hospitals, and community organizations to advance children's health.
Ryan was named as the Top General Counsel in Michigan in 2012 by Crain’s Business Magazine. In 2015, 2017, and 2019, Ryan was named as one of the top 50 corporate counsels in Michigan by Detroit Business Magazine. He has appeared in several publications and on local and national news broadcasts, including Profile Magazine, Detroit Business Magazine, Crain’s Business Magazine, Detroit Free Press, the Marquette Mining Journal, CNBC, and Fox Business networks. Ryan is a frequent speaker at colleges and universities on various health care and business law topics, including having been a speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Saginaw Valley State University, the Michigan State University College of Law, and The Ohio State University Law School.
Ryan currently serves on the Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board (the “CDEB”) which oversees Syble Hopp School in De Pere. Ryan is a resident of De Pere and owns several businesses in Brown County. He and his wife, Dawn, have three children, their son Rhys, daughters Alexis and Isabelle.
Ryan served as Vice-President and General Counsel for Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, one of the largest independent specialty pharmacies in the United States. During Ryan’s time at Diplomat Pharmacy the company grew from revenues of roughly $200 Million per year in 2010, to revenues of $6 Billion per year in 2016, including dramatic employee growth of 250 employees in 2010 to over 5000+ employees in 2016. Ryan led the acquisition of nine (9) companies with a combined value of over $500 Million. Most notably, in 2014, Ryan led the IPO effort and legal negotiations for Diplomat Pharmacy to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:DPLO) as a publicly traded company. The IPO encompassed over 15 million shares and $200 million dollars in value.
In 2018, Ryan had the privilege of being appointed to the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation Board of Trustees, the largest non-profit foundation in Michigan dedicated to children's healthcare, disease research, and community health programs. The non-profit foundation provided more than $60+ million in grant funding for oncology and cardiology research, mental health, children with disabilities, nutritional wellness, and abuse and neglect prevention. The Children's Foundation campaigned annually to raise funds for multiple health and wellness capital projects. Through funding and advocacy, the foundation enables researchers, hospitals, and community organizations to advance children's health.
Ryan was named as the Top General Counsel in Michigan in 2012 by Crain’s Business Magazine. In 2015, 2017, and 2019, Ryan was named as one of the top 50 corporate counsels in Michigan by Detroit Business Magazine. He has appeared in several publications and on local and national news broadcasts, including Profile Magazine, Detroit Business Magazine, Crain’s Business Magazine, Detroit Free Press, the Marquette Mining Journal, CNBC, and Fox Business networks. Ryan is a frequent speaker at colleges and universities on various health care and business law topics, including having been a speaker at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Saginaw Valley State University, the Michigan State University College of Law, and The Ohio State University Law School.
Ryan currently serves on the Brown County Children with Disabilities Education Board (the “CDEB”) which oversees Syble Hopp School in De Pere. Ryan is a resident of De Pere and owns several businesses in Brown County. He and his wife, Dawn, have three children, their son Rhys, daughters Alexis and Isabelle.
Katie Doble, VP of Services
Katie joined Aspiro in 2009 and has risen through the organization to VP of Services. She has a background in recreation therapy and has led the organization through the development of several new programs.
Nicole Hoffmann, VP of Development
Nicole brings over 20 years’ of development experience to Aspiro; which includes previously holding a leadership position at a large youth development organization. She is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Alan Gaffney, VP of Finance
Alan is a Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years' of diverse private and public accounting experience in a wide variety of industries including the nonprofit sector.
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Linda Negratti
Chair
Retired-Schneider National
Stephanie Moore
Vice Chair
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Pat Schillinger
Secretary
WEC Energy
Julie Graceffa
Treasurer
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Bridget Erwin
Hager, Dewick & Zuengler, S.C.
Jason McDonough
Green Bay Packers
Nicole Kitowski
Associated Bank
Thomas Miller
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
Erin Martini
Syble Hopp School
Richard Zuehlke
Zuehlke Karcz Financial Group
DIRECTORS
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