As a Gamecock, my enthusiasm has No Limits. Charlie Ryan, staff Dirty hands, beads of sweat and delicate blooms define Charlie Ryan’s job as USC’s lead horticulturist. But that’s not why he comes to work every day with a passion in his heart — a passion deeply rooted in his university community. At Carolina, Charlie has found that — like the plants he nurtures — students and staff are establishing their roots in nature with his help. A mentor and guiding hand, Charlie celebrates each time they find their inner self through the wonders of our natural environment. In his own special way, Charlie is making our world greener, cultivating one green thumb at a time. sc.edu/nolimits