A Philadelphia Eagles fan who was caught verbally abusing a female fan has been identified as a business analyst who works for a management consultancy that focuses on implementing DEI strategies.
Ryan Caldwell, who works for BCT Partners based in East Brunswick, New Jersey, was seen in a viral video referring to a Packers fan as an “ugly, dumb ass.”
The 45-year-old's business profile uses “they/them” pronouns to describe his work experience, which focuses primarily on hospitality.
BCT Partners boasts on their site that they “harness the power of diversity, insights and innovation to transform lives.”
The firm has since said they denounce his behavior and have launched a full investigation into Caldwell.
The Maryland resident had attended Towson University in the state and worked for Marriott International before taking his current position.
Footage of his foul-mouthed rant was shared online as the Eagles cruised to a 22-10 victory over the Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
Ryan Caldwell, who works for BCT Partners based in East Brunswick, New Jersey, was seen in a viral video referring to a Packers fan as a “dumb, ugly whore.”
Caldwell is seen yelling at the woman, who is wearing a Packers hat, from her seat in the back row.
Packers fan Alexander Basara had shared the nasty exchange between his fiancee and Caldwell with X, and Internet sleuths quickly tracked down Caldwell.
Basara said: 'What it's like to go to Philadelphia just trying to support your team.
'Without provocation, without necessity.
“Packers Twitter, help me and find this guy, this is not right. I hate that this happened to my fiancé just cheering for his team.”
Caldwell turned directly to Basara and said, 'Are you going to do something?' he asks the man as he tries to intervene. “Then shut the hell up.”
Caldwell is seen yelling at the woman, who is wearing a Packers hat, from her seat in the back row.
After officials check a construction site, he is heard mocking the couple. “It's not a touchdown, so don't jerk your c*** in the air.”
Basara responded, “Okay, don't call her an idiot,” prompting an angry response from Caldwell.
He snaps back: 'She's an ugly, dumb bitch.' Are you going to do something?', while Basara's fiancée pretended to cry and mocked him by adding: 'I'm ugly, I'm very hurt.'
After Caldwell was exposed online, he quickly deleted his X profile and the LinkedIn profile similarly disappeared.
After Caldwell was exposed online, he quickly deleted his X profile and the LinkedIn profile similarly disappeared.
Veteran NFL reporter Derrick Gunn has since reported that Caldwell will be permanently banned from Lincoln Financial Field.
Gunn said the woman involved in the video will receive Packers merchandise along with an apology from the Eagles.
Fans have since rallied around the couple and condemned Caldwell for his shocking behavior.
“I'm sorry this happened, someone should have reported this as verbal abuse and kicked him out of the stadium,” one person wrote.
“I've been to over 15 road games as a fan and I've never seen anything this bad, but I only went to Philadelphia once when I was 10, so I wasn't harassed.”
Veteran NFL reporter Derrick Gunn has since reported that Caldwell will be permanently banned from Lincoln Financial Field.
Footage of his foul-mouthed rant was shared online as the Eagles cruised to a 22-10 victory over the Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
“Respect to you, Alexander,” another added. 'If that were my wife, I'd probably walk away in handcuffs.
“Switching seats with her might have been a smart move too, but I take my hat off to you for staying calm under the circumstances.”
In a statement, BCT Partners said: 'BCT Partners denounces this type of behavior and we take this matter very seriously.
'The behavior displayed was completely unacceptable and goes directly against our company values.
'We have already initiated a full investigation as an internal personnel matter to determine what actions will be taken.
“We sincerely apologize to everyone affected by this behavior and remain committed to fostering a culture of respect for all.”