Ryne Hillenberg begins his first year as a graduate assistant of Compliance at IPFW.

Prior to coming to IPFW, Hillenberg was a game day intern for the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2008 season. In addition to the Indians, he has worked with the Indianapolis Colts as a guest relations representative, and the Indiana Golf Association as a tournament assistant.

In his four years in Muncie, Indiana, Hillenberg served as a student assistant with the Ball State Athletic Communications office, served in a manager role on the school's men's volleyball team, and was a play-by-play commentator for women's volleyball on Ball State's student radio, WCRD.

Hillenberg is a 2008 graduate of Ball State University, where he earned a bachelor of science degreein sport administration with a focus in marketing and communication.

He currently resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana.