[2] Hryb worked as the Director of Promotions for Clear Channel Communications in Hartford, Connecticut for WKSS from 1989 to late 2000.

Hryb picked the Gamertag "Major Nelson" after a character by the same name on the 1960s U.S. television comedy I Dream of Jeannie after it was recommended to him by his TiVo.

[4] Hryb has advised dozens of gaming and non-gaming companies and communities on how to best engage with their audiences using digital tools and social networks.

[6] Hryb is most known for his popular weekly podcast "Major Nelson Radio", available on iTunes, Xbox Music Marketplace, and from his site.

Recently, as convergence takes place with the auto industry, they have also started looking at vehicles that use technology in a new and exciting ways.

[8] Hryb is married to Taylor Johnson, the author of The Happy Girl blog and lives in the state of Washington.

During Show 478 of the Major Nelson podcast he expressed interest in classical music, noting that he nearly minored in it during his college studies.