Johnson, Ryan

Ryan Johnson is the founder and CEO of Cxmmunity Media, a media-tech company focused on future-proofing diversity in the esports and gaming industry by creating engaging, educational,  and entertaining programming. After graduating from HBCU Oakwood University, Ryan’s  passion for advancing the Black community in the sports and entertainment industries led him  to evangelize education and economic advancement in these spaces. With this vision, he  founded Cxmmunity Media, and then the HBCU Esports League, one of few Black-owned sports  leagues, that provides students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities a safe space to  compete and monetize in esports. 

Ryan began his professional career as an Account Executive with Vonage Business. He was  responsible for maintaining a client base that met monthly and quarterly metric goals. Shortly  after he accepted a role as an IT Consultant with Adapture. Adapture is an award-winning IT  firm located in Sandy Springs, GA. Winning CRN Tech Elite and Atlanta Business Chronicle  Pacesetter Awards, Ryan was able to quickly develop skills around business development,  project management, and customer experience with corporate organizations. 

Ryan’s dedication to equal access in esports and gaming garnered a partnership between  Cxmmunity Media and Twitch, leading to over 45 million viewers and corporate sponsors such  as Verizon, Discover, Hot Pockets, Nike/House of Hoops, and MTN Dew. The HBCU Esports  League has provided over $1.2M in scholarships and gaming equipment to students and HBCU  gaming programs. 

In addition to the HBCU Esports League, Cxmmunity Media launched The Kickback. The  Kickback continues to build visibility for underrepresented creators and gamers through  innovative partnerships with brands like Spotify, Amazon Games, and Microsoft.

His community and service passions are centered on supporting the local community through  volunteer service and mentorship programs. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.,  Eta Lambda Chapter.