Abby and her husband Tom Ryan live in Merritt on 22 acres. Prior to moving to Merritt, Abby hails from Greater Cincinnati area. After serving as a Partner at a major Brand Agency, she established her own agency in 2001 and continues to lead it today. Her husband, Tom, is retired CG Chief, and now assistant fire chief at Station 25.

When asked how they discovered Pamlico County, their story begins with Tom’s work in the CG, flying helicopters on search and rescue missions on the eastern coast. His time spent overhead provided them with a unique perspective of the county, ultimately leading them to find and settle in Pamlico County.

Between running her Graphics/Marketing business, and working PT at Mariner, Abby is deeply committed to the care and protection of animals in need. As a NC licensed wildlife rehabilitation specialist, she dedicates her time caring for vulnerable and voiceless animals. It is not uncommon to find Abby in her office, with baby opossums in an incubator and bottle feeding them prior to re-releasing them back into the wild.