Ryan’s father, Randy, and their mother, Gretchen, married in 1988. When Ryan, Shane and Kane were growing up, Randy could always be found videotaping the boys as they tried out new skateboarding moves in the backyard. He loved watching them learn new tricks and was really proud when Ryan’s career started taking off.

Although Randy and Gretchen divorced after almost 18 years of marriage, Randy is still a hands-on dad who supports Ryan and his brothers in all of their endeavors. But, these days, it’s a little awkward when both of Ryan’s parents come out to watch him skate. It seems to be taking the newly divorced couple a little while to find their footing around the kids.

Randy is a self-starter who runs multiple businesses, which allows him to continue being a hands-on dad. It’s seems like he’s passed that motivation and persistence along to his sons. Way to go, dad!