Board Member Spotlight
Name: Ryan Barninger '05
Major: Management Information Systems
Company: Crimcheck.com
Title: Programmer
Job Description:
Design and develop the systems used internally by our company and externally by our clients to deliver accurate background checks.
LEC-PSAA Position/Committee Chair:
Chapter Secretary and Community Service Chair
Why are you involved with the Lake Erie Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association?
I wanted to way to stay connected to Penn State and make some new friends at the same time.
What is your favorite Penn State moment?
My favorite moment was hanging out with our Chapter during our win in the Big 10 Championship game during the 2016 season.
What do you like most about your career?
I enjoy solving business problems in a practical manner by designing useful systems. Also, programming is an in-demand career that enables someone to work in a variety of businesses and environments.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy running, hiking, and reading.
Where else do you volunteer?
I also serve in the parking team at my church.
What is your favorite restaurant in Erie/Crawford/Venango?
Chipotle, or if we want something fancier, 1201 Kitchen.
One piece of career advice to recent Penn State graduates:
Don’t be afraid to start your own business if you are having difficulty finding a good starting position with an existing company.
Why should alumni get involved with LEC-PSAA?
We do a tremendous amount of good in our community, whether it’s money for scholarships, community service or helping alumni and others stay in contact through social events. By getting involved, alumni can help us do more and help more people.
Why should alumni meet you?
For someone in a technical field, I believe I can offer good advice, connections, and mentorship.
Major: Management Information Systems
Company: Crimcheck.com
Title: Programmer
Job Description:
Design and develop the systems used internally by our company and externally by our clients to deliver accurate background checks.
LEC-PSAA Position/Committee Chair:
Chapter Secretary and Community Service Chair
Why are you involved with the Lake Erie Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association?
I wanted to way to stay connected to Penn State and make some new friends at the same time.
What is your favorite Penn State moment?
My favorite moment was hanging out with our Chapter during our win in the Big 10 Championship game during the 2016 season.
What do you like most about your career?
I enjoy solving business problems in a practical manner by designing useful systems. Also, programming is an in-demand career that enables someone to work in a variety of businesses and environments.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy running, hiking, and reading.
Where else do you volunteer?
I also serve in the parking team at my church.
What is your favorite restaurant in Erie/Crawford/Venango?
Chipotle, or if we want something fancier, 1201 Kitchen.
One piece of career advice to recent Penn State graduates:
Don’t be afraid to start your own business if you are having difficulty finding a good starting position with an existing company.
Why should alumni get involved with LEC-PSAA?
We do a tremendous amount of good in our community, whether it’s money for scholarships, community service or helping alumni and others stay in contact through social events. By getting involved, alumni can help us do more and help more people.
Why should alumni meet you?
For someone in a technical field, I believe I can offer good advice, connections, and mentorship.