Board Member Spotlight
Ryan Koehler ’16
Ryan Koehler is a Vice President of Loan Originations at NewPoint Real Estate Capital, a multifamily mortgage banking firm, based in the company’s Chevy Chase office. Prior to joining NewPoint in February 2022, Mr. Koehler spent the previous five years at Freddie Mac Multifamily. In June 2020, Mr. Koehler founded FishHawk Capital, a commercial real estate investment company focused on acquiring, repositioning, and operating investment properties throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. To date the company has acquired four assets valued at $21,500,000 in North Carolina and South Carolina including their most recent purchase of Plaza One 89, a 42 bed / 2 retail property across from Historic Riggs Field at Clemson University.
Ryan Koehler holds both a Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture and a Minor in Financial Management from Clemson University and a Master’s in Real Estate from Georgetown University. Ryan and his wife Megan reside in North Bethesda, MD and have lived in the DMV since graduation in 2016. They have known each other since they started going to school together in 2nd Grade in Pennsylvania and started dating when they were 17 years old. On August 23, 2023 they welcomed a baby girl, Addison Ryan, to the family. Ryan is a diehard Clemson sports fan and has 14 season tickets to Clemson Football games that he got in 2018 by becoming a Heisman donor. In 2018 Ryan attended 14 of Clemson’s 15 games, a personal record for a season including travelling to 8 states. Ryan was the first person in his family to attend Clemson University. Following Ryan, supporting the Tigers became a family affair and Ryan was followed by his brother Chris (2018 graduate) and sister Elizabeth (2021 graduate) as Clemson alumni.
Upcoming Events
See AllFootball Watching Party vs. Syracuse
Football Watching Party vs. Syracuse
September 20
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12:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Come out to cheer on our Tigers with fellow local alumni, parents, and fans. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to be part of the Clemson spirit. We’ll be watching the games all season long at the locations listed below while enjoying food and drink specials exclusively for our group as we celebrate those Tiger touchdowns.
Kickoff is at noon.
2025 Game Watch Locations
- Arlington, VA – Astro Beer Hall, 4001 Campbell Avenue
- Baltimore, MD – Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway
- DC – Mission Navy Yard, 1221 Van Street SE
- Bethesda, MD – BT’s** (pilot location), 4866 Cordell Avenue
**While Tiger fans are most welcome to watch games at BT’s each week, the Club will only be officially hosting a few games there this season. Stay tuned for which games!
Don’t forget to check in when you arrive each week at the parties, and we’ll make an Annual Fund donation in your name from the Club! We’re always looking for more Tigers to help host watch parties. Want to volunteer for a game or two? Contact beth@clemsonclub.org.
Fall Board Meeting
Fall Board Meeting
September 27
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club’s Fall Board of Directors meeting will be held on Saturday, September 27th in Merrifield, VA. Coffee, continental breakfast and conversation will begin at 9:30am, with the meeting starting promptly at 10:00am. Free parking will be available. Meeting materials will be emailed two days prior to the meeting.
Diamondback Brewery
Diamondback Brewery
October 2
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6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Come hang out with fellow Tigers at Diamondback Brewing Co. in Locust Point, Baltimore on Thursday, October 2 from 6:00-8:00pm for an evening of brews, bites and good vibes. Your ticket includes scratch made pizza and unlimited draft beer and soda for two hours, and we have a space reserved just for our Club. Bring your Tiger pride and your thirst!
Tickets are $26.95 for Clemson Club members and their guest and $32.00 for non-members. Don’t wait to register – this is a limited space event.
Football Watching Party vs UNC
Football Watching Party vs UNC
October 4
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12:00 am
Come out to cheer on our Tigers with fellow local alumni, parents, and fans. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to be part of the Clemson spirit. We’ll be watching the games all season long at the locations listed below while enjoying food and drink specials exclusively for our group as we celebrate those Tiger touchdowns.
Kickoff time is TBD.
2025 Game Watch Locations
- Arlington, VA – Astro Beer Hall, 4001 Campbell Avenue
- Baltimore, MD – Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway
- DC – Mission Navy Yard, 1221 Van Street SE
- Bethesda, MD – BT’s** (pilot location), 4866 Cordell Avenue
**While Tiger fans are most welcome to watch games at BT’s each week, the Club will only be officially hosting a few games there this season. Stay tuned for which games!
Don’t forget to check in when you arrive each week at the parties, and we’ll make an Annual Fund donation in your name from the Club! We’re always looking for more Tigers to help host watch parties. Want to volunteer for a game or two? Contact beth@clemsonclub.org.
Football Watching Party vs Boston College
Football Watching Party vs Boston College
October 11
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12:00 am
Come out to cheer on our Tigers with fellow local alumni, parents, and fans. Everyone is welcome – whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to be part of the Clemson spirit. We’ll be watching the games all season long at the locations listed below while enjoying food and drink specials exclusively for our group as we celebrate those Tiger touchdowns.
Kickoff time is TBD.
2025 Game Watch Locations
- Arlington, VA – Astro Beer Hall, 4001 Campbell Avenue
- Baltimore, MD – Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway
- DC – Mission Navy Yard, 1221 Van Street SE
- Bethesda, MD – BT’s** (pilot location), 4866 Cordell Avenue
**While Tiger fans are most welcome to watch games at BT’s each week, the Club will only be officially hosting a few games there this season. Stay tuned for which games!
Don’t forget to check in when you arrive each week at the parties, and we’ll make an Annual Fund donation in your name from the Club! We’re always looking for more Tigers to help host watch parties. Want to volunteer for a game or two? Contact beth@clemsonclub.org.
