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 AllBrookeville Beer Farm
Brookeville Beer Farm
May 18
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2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
RAIN OR SHINE!
Clemson parents, Tim and Lisa McDonnell (who are co-owners of the Beer Farm), are going ALL-IN by offering exclusives like cornhole, a GaGa Ball pit for the kids, live music, beer tasting with the head brewer and a 10% discount on beer and handmade brick oven pizza. So, get your tickets today for this fun afternoon with fellow Tigers!
And no need to worry about weather because there is plenty of indoor and covered outdoor space – this event will happen rain or shine. You can even bring Rover – leashed dogs are welcome at the Beer Farm!
Purchase your tickets today for this family (and dog) friendly event!
Unfortunately, due to Clemson’s new alcohol licensing policy, we are unable to offer the custom Clemson labeled 6-packs.
CU@Home with Billy Davis '84
CU@Home with Billy Davis '84
June 26
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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
What REALLY Happened in Butler, PA?
Join us for an important online discussion with Billy Davis, Director of Executive and Major Event Security for Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Billy will be sharing his expert insights into the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Billy has extensive credentials, serving as a Special Agent in the U.S. Secret Service for almost 3 decades. Billy was not only a Team Leader on the USSS Counter Assault Teams, but also served as Special Agent in Charge of the Vice Presidential Protective Division. These are elite assignments within the Secret Service, requiring high-level tactical, operational, and leadership expertise.
In his current role, Billy provides personal security for Reverend Franklin Graham as he travels globally to areas impacted by war and disaster, bringing both humanitarian aid and hope. With more than 30 years of experience at the highest levels of federal protection, Billy brings a uniquely qualified perspective to the Butler event and the broader implications for executive security.
New Student Party - MD
New Student Party - MD
July 16
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club will welcome incoming students and their families at a casual gathering in Annapolis, MD. Join us at this free event to meet new students and discuss all things Clemson! Local Alumni, current students and current parents will be in attendance to help answer questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Clemson Family!
New Student Party - VA
New Student Party - VA
July 17
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6:30 pm
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8:00 pm
The Baltimore/DC Clemson Club will welcome incoming students and their families at a casual gathering in Vienna, VA. Join us at this free event to meet new students and discuss all things Clemson! Local Alumni, current students and current parents will be in attendance to help answer questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Clemson Family!
Crab Feast
Crab Feast
August 2
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2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Don’t miss one of our favorite summer events – back for its 23rd year!
Held on the banks of the beautiful West River in Shady Side, MD, the menu for this all-you-can-eat Crab Feast also includes low country boil, hush puppies, hot dogs, beer and soda. Don’t be shy if you’ve never had crabs before – we’ll teach you to pick like a pro.
And there is more to do than just eat! Go for a swim in the pool, try to catch a few crabs yourself, take out a kayak or canoe or join a guided boat tour of the river. A huge thank you to Mark ‘91 and Cindy ‘90 Derrick for hosting.
Early Bird Registration is $44 for Club Member adults and $19 for children (ages 4-12). Non-member tickets are $85 for adults and $39 for children. Clemson Club Members may register for up to 4 member tickets even if the guests are not Clemson alumni or Club Members. Children under 3 are free. Early Bird pricing is available until May 9 so don’t delay!
