Business Development Resources (BDR), the premier provider of business coaching, training and marketing services for home service contractors across North America, announces the appointment of Ryan Farris as chief executive officer, effective today. BDR founder Bruce Wiseman will remain with the company, transitioning into the role of executive chairman.

"One of the most important responsibilities of any founder is ensuring the organization is positioned for long-term success," Wiseman said. "After an extensive search process, I am confident we found the right leader in Ryan. I know he will serve BDR with integrity, humility and a deep appreciation for the culture that makes this company so special.

Farris joins BDR with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning entrepreneurship, technology, marketing and business operations. After more than a decade in corporate leadership, he founded and built his own company before successfully exiting the business. That entrepreneurial journey sparked a passion for helping fellow business owners succeed.

For the past 10 years, Farris has dedicated his career to partnering with entrepreneurs and small business owners, providing coaching, training and strategic support that helps them create sustainable growth. His experience and passion closely align with BDR's mission of helping home service contractors become "Prime" — the very best they can be in every aspect of their business and leadership.

"From my very first conversations with the team, it was clear BDR is a very special company," Farris said. "What the team has built over nearly three decades is remarkable. I'm honored to lead this outstanding company at such an exciting point in its journey, and I look forward to building on its strong foundation, expanding BDR's reach, and helping even more home service business owners build stronger, more profitable businesses."

Founded in 1998 by Wiseman and Barry Burnett, BDR has grown into a nationally recognized brand, supporting home services contractors, distributors, and platform companies in driving profit and growth in their businesses. With thousands of companies leveraging industry-leading best practices, marketing execution, accounting and financial support, and team member training resources every month, BDR has become the go-to business enablement resource across the trades.

"From the beginning, Barry, Kim Archer, and myself set out to help contractors build a more successful business. Almost 30 years later, that mission still remains true," Wiseman said. "While my title might be changing, my commitment to BDR won't as I continue to work with our leadership team, our clients and our partners to build on the strong foundation we've created together."