Ryan is not your father’s insurance agent unless your dad is Dennis Lynch. Nope, he’s an insurance agent with a wild side and his business (the aptly named brilliant) is dedicated to helping local businesses (especially creative businesses) make their dreams a reality. To that end he’s helped good folks like element marketing agency, Skreened (with whom he shares office space), Luck Bros. Coffee and Wholly Craft ply their wares and services. Recently he helped Little Alouette get their handmade goods into nationwide retailers Whole Foods. See what we mean about that whole dreams/reality thing? Naturally when it came to find a super multitasker who is also creatively connected, it made sense to hit Ryan up. And boy has he come through! Besides PR/marketing and sponsorship, he’s worked hard to find the 11 designers we have lined up for the Costume Couture showdown, including Kelli Martin and Terri Stevens.

What’s your favorite kind of Halloween candy?

Candy cigarettes

Least favorite Halloween candy?

Butterscotch

What was your best ever Halloween costume?

Which celebrity costume do you hope you DON’T see this year?

What part of the HighBall are you most excited about and why?