Mike Ryan Joins PLACE to Lead Business Development

Mike Ryan announced his appointment as Executive Vice President of Business Development at PLACE on LinkedIn this Tuesday. Ryan previously spent over a decade at OJO Labs, most recently serving as Chief Partnership Officer for the real estate division of mortgage lender Lower, following OJO's Movoto portal acquisition by Lower in 2025. Ryan described his departure from Lower as a difficult decision, acknowledging the talented individuals and impactful business growth he experienced over 10 years in the real estate industry. He specifically thanked Angela Dunham, John Berkowitz, and Adam Tao from Lower's real estate team.

Ryan stated his move to PLACE was driven by a belief in the company's potential to innovate within the residential real estate sector. He highlighted PLACE's platform, which integrates technology, services, and operational expertise to empower top real estate professionals and enhance consumer experiences. Ryan expressed conviction in PLACE's bold vision, attributing his decision to the team's demonstrated execution capabilities.

In his new capacity at PLACE, Ryan will concentrate on broadening strategic partnerships and accelerating the adoption of PLACE's technology, services, and consumer-facing solutions. This move reunites him with former colleague Chris Heller, who joined PLACE in November 2025 as Chief Revenue Officer after also serving in Lower's real estate division as Chief Growth Officer. HousingWire has reached out to Lower for comment on their plans to fill Ryan's former position.