Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Ryan proudly served in the United States Army from 2004 to 2008 with the 2nd Infantry Division and the 1st Cavalry Division. During his military service, Ryan developed a strong foundation in leadership, earning the rank of Sergeant and receiving outstanding Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Reports while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2006 to 2008.
After completing his military service, Ryan returned home to pursue a career in emergency medical services. He attended paramedic school in 2009 and joined LifeNet in 2011. Throughout his career, Ryan has also served as a Flight Paramedic for five years, gaining extensive experience in critical care transport and the management of high-acuity patients.
Ryan has advanced through numerous leadership roles within LifeNet, including Field Training Officer, Operations Supervisor, Senior Operations Manager, and now Director of Operations. In his current role, he oversees LifeNet’s Oklahoma operations, leading teams dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering employee development, operational excellence, and the highest standards of safety and service across the organization.
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and taking advantage of the outdoors through boating, golfing, hiking, camping, and traveling. He is also an avid sports enthusiast. Ryan and his wife, Tori, have been happily married for 22 years and are the proud parents of three children.