Ryan was raised in both Southern California and Ohio. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University. With corporate finance experience, Ryan has held long-term finance positions at both Taco Bell and El Pollo Loco corporate offices. In addition to leading the finance and accounting departments at Compass Bible Church, Ryan has assisted in Compass Bible Church marriage ministries since 2006, including volunteer leadership in both the Thrive and Abide ministries.