Ryan grew up in Portland and graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in accounting. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he earned his CPA while auditing a range of organizations from nonprofits to companies in the high tech industry. He currently works serves as the VP of Finance & Accounting for Atmosera, a leader in cloud-based IT security systems. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife Molly and their three boys, pursuing outdoor fun and adventure.