Ryan is currently a resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the prestigious Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.As an accomplished General Dentist and Commissioned Officer in the United States Army, he as enjoyed an auspicious career of service including consecutive overseas tours to South Korea and Japan. He is a proud alumni of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and University of South Carolina.

Ryan is an avid photographer and enjoys traveling with his wife Rachel and two children.

His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal.