Ryan leads the operational oversight, strategic development, and community engagement efforts for NEI’s Regional Initiatives team. He also serves as the Executive Director of the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority.

Ryan has been a member of the team in various capacities since 2006.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and earned his juris doctor from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2010.

He currently serves on the board of directors for  Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne and the Northeast Indiana Early Learning Coalition.

Ryan’s top five strengths in CliftonStrengths are

1. Strategic
2. Individualization
3. Woo
4. Input
5. Ideation

Did You Know?

• Ryan is a diehard fan of IU Basketball and Leeds United Football Club. (#MOT #ALAW)
• Ryan and his wife Cara have two daughters who have learned to weaponize their cuteness.
• Every year, Ryan and his friends host a potpie-making party using creative recipes and ingredients.