SLU Faces & Places: Ryan Crosby

Get to know Ryan Crosby, Community Relations Manager, at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Seattle.   From behavioral therapy with autistic children to retail merchandising, to his current career in hospitality, his professional expertise covers alot of ground.

Tell us something we may not know about the Pan Pacific Hotel?

We participate in the 'Clean the World' program, which collects the partially consumed bars of soap from our guest rooms to be re-sanitized and sent to areas in need. This is great because it keeps this waste from the landfill and also provides a service to underprivileged communities.

Tell us an early SLU memory you have, or how you've witnessed this neighborhood change?

I remember starting at Pan Pacific in September 2008. At that point, the streetcar seemingly served no purpose and there wasn't nearly the same neighborhood feel that you can sense now. The transformation has been rapid and so thorough!

What's your favorite Happy Hour spot in SLU?

Happy Hour at Brave Horse is so fun. Two words: Shuffle board!