Joined 4-H as a fifth grader in rural Dodge County. Was a 4-H Camp Counselor, a 4-H Program Assistant, a 4-H Agent, a District 4-H Agent, a State 4-H Specialist, and the 7th State 4-H Leader for Georgia (1994-09). Served as Chair of State 4-H Leaders and a member of the 4-H Leadership Trust. Worked to secure millions of dollars in building and renovation of Georgia 4-H Centers. Since first years, has been the director of 4-H Clovers and Co., Georgia 4-H’ performing arts troupe, which has launched some entertainment careers. Key member of the 4-H Name and Emblem Committee, the Clover Country CD project, NAE4-HA, and a National 4-H Council Trustee.
From its first years, Ryles has been the director of 4-H Clovers and Co. performing arts troupe, which has helped launch entertainment stars – Clovers alumni have won seven Grammy awards. Ryles was a key member of the 4-H Name and Emblem Committee, the Clover Country CD project, NAE4-HA, and a National 4-H Council Trustee. At the time of induction, Ryles serves as a Georgia 4-H Foundation Trustee, is coordinating a series of races supporting 4-H, coaches a 4-H Poultry Judging Team, works as an officer in development, teaches a UGA graduate course relative to Cooperative Extension, serves as Georgia Master 4-H Club President, and is the Great Promise Kids Executive Director.
