{"id":23098,"date":"2020-05-27T09:13:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T15:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/news\/amy-ryan-williams-dedication-speaks-volumes\/"},"modified":"2020-05-27T09:13:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T15:13:00","slug":"20-under-40-amy-ryan-williams-dedication-speaks-volumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/krky\/local-news\/20-under-40-amy-ryan-williams-dedication-speaks-volumes\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Under 40: Amy Ryan-Williams\u2019 dedication speaks volumes"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image p402_hide\">\n<div class=\"caption-container\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/05\/ProfileRyanWilliams-shn-052720-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/05\/ProfileRyanWilliams-shn-052720-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/05\/ProfileRyanWilliams-shn-052720-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/05\/ProfileRyanWilliams-shn-052720-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/05\/ProfileRyanWilliams-shn-052720-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/05\/ProfileRyanWilliams-shn-052720-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p><figcaption><strong>A Grand County native, Granby Police Department Sgt. Amy Ryan-Williams, 38, is well known for her dedication and professionalism in the criminal justice field.<\/strong><br \/><em>Robert Mendoza \/ Sky-Hi News<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\">Sgt. Amy Ryan-Williams might not be the most visible member of the Granby Police Department, but her dedication and professionalism are essential to the town she calls home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\">Raised in Grand County, Ryan-Williams graduated high school in Kremmling before obtaining her bachelor\u2019s degree in criminal justice. She spent several years with the Grand County Sheriff\u2019s Office before joining the Granby PD, where she serves as the department\u2019s administrative sergeant and crime scene investigator among other duties. But beyond her formal roles, Ryan-Williams helps lead the Granby Police with her vision and spirit of service.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\"><strong>What made you choose to live and work in Grand County?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\">I was raised in Grand County so it seemed natural to devote my career to serving the people that helped get me to where I am today. I love the people here. It takes a strong soul to survive and make a life here.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"row shn-donation shn-donation-mobile p-0\" readability=\"7\">\n<div class=\"col-xl-4 p-2\">\n<div data-bg=\"url(https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/shn-logo-2x-wht.png)\" class=\"p-0 mt-2 mb-2 h-75 text-center rocket-lazyload\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.skyhinews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/02\/shn-logo-2x-wht.png\" class=\"logo m-0 p-0 invisible\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"d-inline mr-3\">Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p><button class=\"btn d-inline\" type=\"button\" onclick=\"handleDonationButtonClickMidArticle()\">Donate<\/button><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\"><strong>Where do you see yourself in 10 years?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\">I hope to still be working for the Granby Police Department where I\u2019m able to make a positive impact. I am always trying to continue my education and embrace any new challenges that come my way that can improve things for my department and the community, so I hope to still be pursuing those opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\"><strong>How has COVID-19 changed the way your industry does business?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\">It has changed things, but not necessarily in a negative way. Yes, we have to be more diligent in wearing PPE, but it has also provided us an opportunity to serve. Our officers are helping seniors gain access to stores so they can shop safely, help hand out lunches and visit with the school aged kids, bag groceries and have great conversation with our citizens, and have the opportunity to community police through conversation and education.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\"><strong>Who is your hero and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\">I don\u2019t have a specific hero. I think that it takes amazing resilience, love, and courage to live and to be kind to others, so I have great admiration for everyone that can achieve even a small part of that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\"><strong>What do you like to do in your spare time?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\">I am an avid reader, so I love to curl up with a good book. I also enjoy hiking, camping, and hanging out with my extended family and friends.<\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\"><strong>What advice or encouragement would you offer a young professional trying to make it in the county?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"STND-STND Factbox Text\">My advice would be to not give up, and to be patient. We don\u2019t have as many chances for advancement that they may have in larger cities, but that doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t room for growth in your position. Challenge yourself to get creative and find new ways to embrace education and mentorship.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/in-depth\/20-under-40\/amy-ryan-williams-dedication-speaks-volumes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via:: Sky-Hi News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Grand County native, Granby Police Department Sgt. Amy Ryan-Williams, 38, is well known for her dedication and professionalism in the criminal justice field.Robert Mendoza \/ Sky-Hi News Sgt. 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