John R. Ryan (born August 15, 1945) is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who served as the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy and as the Chancellor of the State University of New York. He most recently served as the CEO and President of Center for Creative Leadership, a non-profit organization focusing on leadership education and research.
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| Birth name | John Roy Ryan[1] |
| Born | August 15, 1945 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1963–2002 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands | United States Naval Academy Patrol Wing 10 Patrol Squadron 31 Patrol Squadron 11 |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Meritorious Service Medal (3) Air Medal Navy Commendation Medal (3) |
| Other work | President, State University of New York Maritime College (2002–06) Chancellor, State University of New York (2006–07) President and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership (2007–2022) |
Naval career
editA native of Mountainhome, Pennsylvania, Ryan graduated from the United States Naval Academy in June 1967 with his twin brother, Vice Admiral Norbert Ryan Jr. After designation as a naval aviator, his initial assignment was to Patrol Squadron 8.[2] From 1972 to 1975, he was assigned to the Candidate Guidance Office at the Naval Academy. He then served two years aboard the USS Nimitz as Assistant Navigator followed by a department head tour in Patrol Squadron 26.
Ryan received a Master of Science Degree in Administration from George Washington University, Washington D.C. in 1975. He has also completed the program for Senior Executives in National and International Security at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Prior to the selection for flag rank, Ryan commanded Patrol Squadron 11, Patrol Squadron 31, and Patrol Wing 10. Other Shore assignments included the Strategic Concepts Group in the Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Military Assistant to the Executive Secretary in the immediate office of the Secretary of Defense, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air Warfare), and Executive Assistant to the Commander in Chief, United States Pacific Command.
Flag assignments
editIn March 1991, he was promoted to rear admiral and served as the Director, Logistics and Security Assistance (J4) for the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Command. In August 1993, Ryan assumed his duties as Commander, Patrol Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet/Commander, Anti-Submarine Warfare Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Ryan served as the United States Naval Academy's Superintendent for four years before retiring. He assumed his duties as the 32nd President of the State University of New York Maritime College on June 14, 2002.
Concurrent with his duties at the Maritime College, Ryan briefly filled in as Interim President of the University at Albany.[3]
Ryan was named Acting Chancellor of the State University of New York System in April 2005.[4] and assumed the full role in December of that year.[5]
On March 7, 2007, Ryan announced that he would step down as Chancellor on May 31, 2007 to become the president and CEO of the Center for Creative Leadership headquartered in Greensboro, N.C.[6] He stepped down from the role in January, 2022.[7]
Other Activities
editRyan has served as a director of Cablevision Systems Corporation since 2002 and currently serves as Chairman of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Board.[8] In 2012, Ryan received $247,508 in cash and stock for his services as a Cablevision director.[9]
References
edit- ^ Lucky Bag. Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Academy. 1967. p. 446. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- ^ "John Ryan Biography". rfsuny.org. The Research Foundation of the State University of New York. Archived from the original on 2018-08-14. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
- ^ "SUNY Maritime President Ryan Named Interim President of University at Albany". suny.edu. The State University of New York. 2004-02-24. Retrieved 2008-05-11.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Arenson, Karen W. (2005-04-07). "Vice Admiral to Be Named Acting Chancellor of SUNY". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
- ^ Arenson, Karen W. (2005-12-20). "New Chancellor Selected to Lead SUNY's 64 Campuses". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
- ^ "Chancellor Ryan to be President and CEO of the Center for Creative Leadership". suny.edu. The State University of New York. 2007-03-07. Retrieved 2008-05-11.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "About John Ryan | Leadership Team". CCL. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
- ^ "Foundation Board of Directors". U.S. Naval Academy Foundation. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
- ^ Stewart, James B. (12 April 2013). "When Shareholder Democracy Is Sham Democracy". New York Times.