Comments on: Fake Grant Writers, Spammers, Grant Writing Scams, Community Spec Inc.’s Ryan Reeves, and More

By: Athens Music Junkie

Athens Music Junkie — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:15:08 +0000

It appears that Ryan Kelly’s internet “radio station”- http://www.radiofreeathens.fm- is now off the air. After stealing the concept of an all-athens music channel from a local broadcaster under the guise of being an investor, it seems Kelly is not only incapable of a single original idea, but also unable to even manage the good ones he cons from others. I’m interested to see what Federal grants his company Community Spec has received, and wonder if his “new” company- Terrapin Blue- is also a part of any fraud. This guy changes company names like he changes his underwear- standard operating procedure for con-men who professionally screw others for a living. Watch out for John Ryan Kelly, Terrapin Blue, Community Spec, Mule Train Records, GRIP Productions, Radio Free Athens.fm, and the next ten companies he “creates” to maintain his egomaniacal belief that he is some kind of business titan.

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By: Grant Writer

Grant Writer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:42:13 +0000

Isn’t misappropriating Federal Grant money for unauthorized or private use a federal crime?

Someone needs to immediately contact the state attorney general.

They are very interested in this type of fraud that ultimately affects taxpayers across America.

BTW, I too, have had direct dealings with Ryan Kelly and his Mule Train Records label, and I can confirm that he is indeed, one of the most dishonest and unethical people I have ever come across. It would not surprise me at all if he were involved in an illegal grant writing/appropriation scam.

By: Ex Employee

Ex Employee — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:27:38 +0000

I personally worked for Ryan Kelly for some time and can say without a shadow of a doubt that he is a very shady individual, both personally and professionally.

I have seen, over the past few years, dozens of employees come and go through his series of companies. Not to mention, the less-than-ethical way he funnels federal grant money through all of his organizations.

side note: Ryan Reeves is a real person, and actually a pretty decent guy (who has since quit the company). He just got caught up like many of us, in Ryan Kelly’s promises, charades and grandiose scams.

By: Sorrell Booke

Sorrell Booke — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:41:42 +0000

Some interesting information about Community Spec, and its CEO, Ryan Reeves.

First of all, Ryan Reeves is a fictitious name. The CEO of Community Spec is actually named John Ryan Kelly. He has his own web site, http://www.johnryankelly.com and appears to be quite proficient at stealing other people’s property here in Athens, GA.

If you or your company has had any adverse dealings with Mr. Kelly (or Reeves), or any of his “businesses” including Community Spec, Mule Train Records, Green Room International Productions (GRIP), or Blue Mule Management, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Please contact us confidentially at: exposejohnryankelly@gmail.com

By: The Latest Outfit Promising Something for Nothing: Aimfar

The Latest Outfit Promising Something for Nothing: Aimfar — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:15:11 +0000

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By: Jay Katz

Jay Katz — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:06:32 +0000

Just letting you know that Community Spec still has your copy up on its website. Tsk, tsk!

By: RGS Partners

RGS Partners — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:44:35 +0000

Well this morning I received a forward from a local AAGP member for another grant writing training held by a company I’d never heard of (not that I’m an expert)…Couldn’t help but send them a link to this blog post. Took most of my self-control to refrain from pointing out the fallacy of an AAGP member forwarding on a notice for a bogus grant writing training from another “expert” company…News at 11.

By: Jennie

Jennie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:48:29 +0000

Looks like your not the only ones having issues with Community Spec – they seem to excel at ‘misrepresentin’. I contacted the CEO of AAGP when I saw the AAGP logo on this site, as I am a member of AAGP and was curious as to AAGP’s affiliation with Community Spec. There is no affiliation – they are only a dues paying member and as such, should credibly represent this as so. Tsk tsk….