Ryan has proven experience building strong, collaborative, and value-based relationships with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors, from the local through to the international level.
Prior to joining the University of Colorado Boulder, Ryan served as Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development for Adams County, Colorado. He directed the County’s economic development efforts and led business development at the Colorado Air & Space Port, which is operated by the County and one of only 13 FAA-licensed spaceports in America.
Before moving to Colorado, he served as a British diplomat leading on aerospace and security policy at the British Embassy in Washington D.C. In his over 7 years with the UK Government, Ryan helped to shape UK aerospace strategy and represent the UK Government in negotiations with the FAA, USDOT, USDOD, NASA, and the private sector. He also supported on official State Visits of UK Ministers and British Royalty to the United States.
Ryan holds a dual Master’s Degree in Transportation Policy and Business Management awarded jointly by Imperial College London and University College London. Originally from Montana, he now lives in Denver with his wife, Ashley, and their Tortie cat, Wicklow.