My name is Ryan Jefferson and I am from Kingsley, MI. I have lived around this community and worked here for about 2 years.
Q: Please tell us about yourself.
I love living in Kingsley. I’m from a small town in west virginia and lived in colorado for 8 years before moving here. Learning how to be sustainable at home though gardening and small farm practices.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am working for grand traverse industries supporting adults with developmental disabilities in customized and supported employment opportunities.
Q: What is your favorite book?
The hobbit by jrr tolkien
Q: What are some of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Margaritas, j&s hamburgers, moomers
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community? What brought you to Grand Traverse County?
2 years, we moved uo her to settle and live closer to family
Q: What advice would you give to people who want to visit our community?
Come and stay a while!
Q: If you could choose anyone today with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you all meet?
Rebecca clark my realtor. To thank her for support8ng us in the ourchase of our new home
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the water!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I like puns and silly dad jokes.
Q: Which yearly event in Grand Traverse County do you enjoy best?
The cherry festival
Q: What is your favorite season in Northern Michigan? And what is your favorite activity to do in that season?
Fall, hiking in the woods and watching the seasons change
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, happy, and comfortable












