Ryan McKnight

Ryan McKnight is a Lecturer at the Ness School of Management and Economics, South Dakota State University (SDSU). He holds a B.S. in Economics (2011) from SDSU, an M.B.A. (2015), and a J.D. (2015) from the University of South Dakota. His academic interests span business law, real estate (appraisal, brokerage, lending, development), and management leadership. He has been actively involved in professional organizations such as the South Dakota Bar Association (2015–present), South Dakota Appraisers Association (2018–present), and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (2018–present). His research focuses on real estate topics.

• Education:
• B.S. in Economics with Business Specialization, South Dakota State University, 2011
• M.B.A., University of South Dakota, 2015
• J.D., University of South Dakota, 2015

McKnight received the 2016–2017 Undergraduate Teacher of the Year award. His professional memberships include roles such as Academic Chair in the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. His work emphasizes bridging legal, managerial, and real estate practices in academic and professional contexts.