Rylan is the current President of the Alabama division for US Fencing. He is also the newly elected Chairman of the Southeast for the US Fencing Coaches association. Rylan is one of the highest rated referee officials for United States Fencing and officiates internationally as well. He is one of the few Certified Referee Instructors (CRI) for US Fencing and can certify new US Fencing referees. Rylan has contributed to the growth of multiple clubs in the south. He has also founded the new Auburn Fencing Club and has recently created the Wiregrass Fencing Club as well. He hopes the southeast fencing scene will continue to grow and flourish and founded the Southeast Fencing Organization to continue to contribute to this cause.