While Ryan Poles has excelled as the Bears’ general manager, his wife, Katie Poles, works at i9Sports, a youth sports franchise that offers leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3–14 in hundreds of communities across the United States.
American professional football executive and former offensive lineman Ryan Poles was born in Canandaigua, New York, on September 20, 1985.
Before becoming the general manager of the Bears, Poles served as the executive director of player personnel for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Moreover, he had worked in various executive roles with the Chiefs for 13 seasons.
Ryan Poles Met Katie Poles In High School Through His Sister, Kelli!
Katie Bud is the wife of the Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles.
The story of their initial meeting is fascinating, as Poles stated that his sister was mean to Katie at first.
Ryan’s family had just shifted to a neighboring town of Canandaigua from Livonia.
Then, Poles and his sister, Kelli, attended Canandaigua Academy, where Kelli became friends with Poles’ future wife, Katie.
During his sophomore year at the high school, he eventually met Katie.
Moreover, Katie and Kelli’s friendship started when they played basketball for their high school team.
Poles claims that his sister, Kelli, was hostile toward Katie because she disliked the idea of her brother and friend dating.
“My sister was mean to her when we started dating.”
Ryan Poles
But that didn’t stop the two high school sweethearts from falling in love with one other. Their relationship eventually blossomed into a lifelong union in 2011.
Although there is not much information about the three’s relationship, they may have ultimately worked on their issues.
Poles have described his wife, Katie, as his ‘rock,’ ‘biggest supporter,’ and ‘biggest fan.’
Similarly, the couple has created a lovely family and welcomed two children.
Poles has always acknowledged his wife’s sacrifices, love, and support for him.
He also recalled how, after Poles got his first NFL job in Kansas City, Katie was enthusiastic and prepared to relocate from Boston to Kansas City.
“I’m packed up, I’m ready to go. She’s always prepared to ride.”
Ryan Poles
The pair is not on social media and has maintained a private life. However, Katie sometimes shares glimpses of her time with her husband on Facebook.
Katie’s attendance at every Bears game or function, where she passionately embraces her husband, Ryan, demonstrates her everlasting support.
Katie Poles Was The Team Captain Of The Women’s Basketball Team!
Besides being a supportive wife, Katie is also a career-oriented woman. However, there is scarce information regarding her family and their whereabouts.
She was born to parents Peter Paul and Donna Bud. She also has a brother, Michael Bud.
Her father, Peter, is now a published writer. He published a book, HOW TO BE A BEST SELLER. He had a career in sales and marketing and enjoys cycling.
On the contrary, Katie’s mother, Donna, has indulged in charity and philanthropy. She has donated to a few Facebook fundraisers for cancer and juvenile diabetes patients.
While there is scarce information regarding her brother Michael’s career, he lives in Penfield, New York, and is married to Colleen Bud.
Regarding her educational journey, she completed her bachelor’s in science degree from SUNY Cobleskill in 2008.
She was also the team captain of the women’s basketball team. Katie has worked as a teacher for most of her career. She started as a Kindergarten teacher at Cobleskill Campus Child Care Center.
Additionally, she oversaw ten children between the ages of two and three as the head teacher at Good Shepherd’s Little Lambs Early Learning Center.
Then, she worked as a head teacher at Naduea’s Playschool and Brookline Knowledge Beginnings.
However, she began working as a Youth Sports Coordinator at All American Indoor Sports and as a kids director at Epic Indoor Sports.
As of late, Katie has worked at i9Sports as a Program Director for the past thirteen years.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Ryan Poles played college football at Boston College as an offensive lineman from 2003 to 2007.
- Poles’ father, Robert Poles Jr., is a former defensive lineman for Boston College from 1979–1982.
- His sister, Kelli, played women’s basketball at the University of Vermont in her sophomore year.
- Poles joined the Chicago Bears in 2008 as an undrafted free agent but dropped out after failing to make the 53-man roster.
