Ryck has operated Suydam Farms, LLC since 1985. The 300+ acre farm in Franklin Township, Somerset County, produces hay, straw, pumpkins, cut flowers, herbs, pigs, eggs and Christmas trees.

Ryck is also a partner in Suydam Insurance Agency since 1987.

Ryck was elected 2nd Vice President of New Jersey Farm Bureau in 2004. Some of Ryck's other community activities include serving as a director of the Belle Mead Farmers Co-op; a member of the Franklin Township Environmental Committee (1999-2002); Executive Vice President of the Franklin Township Chamber of commerce; and Chairman of the Franklin Township Agricultural Advisory Committee.

Ryck holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maine. He and his wife Donna Jean (DJ) have four children.