Name: Ryan Hood, CPA
Spouse: Rachel Hood
Children: Landon Hood (10), Jackson Hood (9), Cooper Hood (2)
Occupation: Owner of Hood CPA & Associates
City of residence: Chattanooga, TN
Alma Mater: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2003

Why did you decide to join the Mocs Club and support Chattanooga Athletics?
I have always been a huge UTC basketball fan. I went to all the Mack McCarthy basketball camps growing up and my parents have had season tickets since I was a kid. I graduated from UTC and have always said once I own my own business I would support UTC as much as I could because they always supported me by helping me become who I am today. 

What is your favorite memory as a Mocs fan?
I would have to say watching them advance to the Sweet 16 and the year Tennessee came into the arena ranked #1 in the country. 

What would you tell others in the Chattanooga community to get them involved in the Mocs Club and encourage them to support Chattanooga Athletics?
Support and donate as much as you can. If you want our coaches to stay and the program to grow and become the program we all know it can be then they have to have the support from alumni and local business owners. 

Who is your favorite Moc of all time, player, coach, or administrator?
Player - Johnny Taylor
Coach - Mack McCarthy 
Administrator - Tom Losh

What hobbies or activities do you besides rooting on the Mocs?
I love coaching my kids in basketball and I still try to play in some old man leagues, building my CPA practice, taking trips with the family, and anything on the lake. 

Favorite place to eat in Chattanooga and favorite dish?
1885 Grill - Fried Shrimp with okra and cheese as an appetizer.

Final thoughts?
I just want to say thank you for thinking of me for this spotlight. With all of the uncertainty going on right now in sports, it is more important than ever that we keep the Mocs family together, so anything I can do to help UTC, just reach out and I will be there!