About Ryan

Ryan is a twelve-year veteran Navy helicopter pilot and mission commander who was part of a joint interagency special operations task force during Operation MARTILLO. He deployed numerous times throughout Central and South America combating drug cartels and criminal organizations.

He was medically separated after sustaining injuries during an emergency landing. While recovering, he worked as an investigator for JAG and later as a search and rescue pilot and instructor. Ryan still works for the Department of Defense where he manages prototype UAS development programs.

Before the Navy, he lived and worked in Hawaii as a scuba diving instructor and lab tech conducting algae-biofuels research. From bartender to live musician, Ryan has a plethora of real world experience. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in History.

Ryan judges for the Clive Cussler Adventure Writer’s Competition. He lives with his wife and children in New England.

Author Photo Credit: Leah’s Lens Photography