Ryan Schulteis is a 7NEWS General Assignment Reporter.  He joined the news team in the summer of 2006. Schulteis came to 7NEWS from FOX5 in Las Vegas, where he was also a General Assignment Reporter. While in Vegas, Schulteis covered a wide range of major stories with both local and national interest. He had the rare opportunity to interview celebrities such as Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey, and Donald Trump.

Before FOX5, Ryan reported for WTVO-TV in Rockford, Illinois and WISN in his hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schulteis received a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Broadcast Journalism.

Ryan is passionate about journalism because, he says, "it's a great way to interact with people." One of his proudest achievements was helping a family whose home was destroyed by floodwaters. The story influenced the city to buy the house.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with friends. He resides in Boston.

GET TO KNOW RYAN

TV show I never miss: House Hunters International on HGTV

Song that gets me dancing: Beyonce "Crazy in Love"

Alma mater: UW-OSHKOSH

First concert I ever attended: New Kids on The Block

Favorite place I've traveled: Maui

Childhood hero:  Superman

Best season:  Fall

Last meal on earth:  Baked French Onion soup.. Filet and my mom's Green Beans n bacon

Movie I've watched over and over:  Airplane.. The Goonies.. Titanic

I'm known for:  Always being early :)