Ryan has worked in payments consulting for nearly 20 years with previous roles at First Annapolis and Accenture Payments.
He has had the privilege of working with many of the largest merchants, banks, and card networks in North America, partnering to bring innovative payment products to market. Over the past decade, Ryan has led some of the credit card industry’s largest M&A and RFP engagements, spanning a wide range of product types—from private label and co-brand credit cards to sales financing and buy now, pay later solutions. He also brings a distinctive skill set through his leadership of Gate One’s implementation and launch support engagements, drawing on experience designing and deploying payment platforms for leading banks and FinTech firms.
Education
- MBA, Emory University
- BS, University of Maryland, Finance
Areas of Focus
- Credit Card Partnership RFP Process and M&A Events
- Design and Implementation of New Products and Platforms
- Program Performance Benchmarking
- Growth / Optimization Strategy
Interests
Ryan lives in the downtown area of Annapolis, Maryland with his wife and family where they enjoy the vibrant city life and being on the water as much as possible.