Editor’s Note: We first introduced DC Ranch resident Rebecca Ryan in 2018, highlighting her singing career, which began at a very young age in her church choir. Inspired by her musically gifted grandmother and raised as an only child who loved to perform, Rebecca went on to act and sing professionally in Los Angeles before relocating to Scottsdale in 2011. Several years later, we’re delighted to catch up with Rebecca and her husband, Jerry Blann.

The two first met at the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole on the very day Rebecca arrived from Austin, quickly forming a friendship that later blossomed into romance. Married for 14 years and together for 21, the couple now divides their time between DC Ranch and Jackson Hole—spending winters in Arizona and summers in the mountains—balancing Jerry’s long-standing career in the ski industry with Rebecca’s continued passion for entertaining and performing locally throughout the DC Ranch community, as well as at the Jackson Lake Lodge during the summer months.

We asked Rebecca and Jerry to share more about their life between DC Ranch and Jackson Hole:

How did you first discover DC Ranch, and what made it feel like the right fit for you?  We were living in Grayhawk when we discovered DC Ranch through the trail system and neighborhood vibe. It immediately felt like home.

What originally drew you to Jackson Hole, and how has it shaped your life together?   Rebecca came through an offer to perform at the Four Seasons Hotel, and Jerry came through an opportunity to become CEO of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  (Read more about Jerry's career on pg. ___).

How would you describe the contrast between life in DC Ranch and life in Jackson Hole? What do you love most about each place?   Jerry enjoys experiencing all four seasons in Jackson Hole and appreciates the many similarities in outdoor activity opportunities between the two places. Rebecca loves the numerous wellness and workout facilities at DC Ranch, as well as Jackson Hole.

Rebecca: Sunrise in the desert, classes at the Village, hiking and meeting up with friends..
Jerry: Great opportunities to get outside on the trails, time at the gym at Desert Camp, and enjoying the Village as both a recreation and social center.

Rebecca: Gym time, social events, playing my piano gigs, and hiking.

Jerry: Very similar—skiing most mornings in the winter, hiking or going to the gym in the summer.

How does splitting your time between the desert and the mountains influence your lifestyle and outlook?
Rebecca: It’s very uplifting. We enjoy both geographies and climates, and we’re fortunate to have close friends in both communities.
Jerry: I love skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. Both communities have great strengths, and the change of pace and climate between seasons is refreshing.

Music and skiing both play important roles in your lives—how do those passions show up in each community?  Rebecca performs numerous gigs in both communities; while Jerry enjoys skiing and continues his work with the Aeronautics Commission and ski area consulting.

What are your favorite ways to connect with neighbors or friends in DC Ranch?  Evening walks, meals with friends, time at Desert Camp, Village classes, and “yappy hour.” Rebecca also hosts informal concerts for neighbors on the greenbelt in our neighborhood.

How do you stay involved or connected to the Jackson Hole community when you’re there?
Rebecca: Through neighborhood concerts, summer gigs at Jackson Lake Lodge and Teton Pines Country Club.

Jerry:  Through the Wyoming State Aeronautics Commission, the Air Service Enhancement Group, and serving on our community HOA board.

Do you have any special traditions or routines that travel with you between both homes?  Definitely! Community concerts in both locations, and staying active through outdoor adventures and gym time.

If you had to sum up your life between DC Ranch and Jackson Hoe in a few words what would they be?  We are so grateful!   We say it every day!