John R. Ryan
Birth nameJohn Roy Ryan[1]
Born (1945-08-15) August 15, 1945 (age 78)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1963–2002
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldUnited States Naval Academy
Patrol Wing 10
Patrol Squadron 31
Patrol Squadron 11
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Air Medal
Navy Commendation Medal (3)
Other workPresident, 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)

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.

Naval career

A 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

In 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

Ryan 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

  1. ^ Lucky Bag. Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Academy. 1967. p. 446. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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]
  4. ^ Arenson, Karen W. (2005-04-07). "Vice Admiral to Be Named Acting Chancellor of SUNY". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
  5. ^ Arenson, Karen W. (2005-12-20). "New Chancellor Selected to Lead SUNY's 64 Campuses". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
  6. ^ "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]
  7. ^ "About John Ryan | Leadership Team". CCL. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  8. ^ "Foundation Board of Directors". U.S. Naval Academy Foundation. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
  9. ^ Stewart, James B. (12 April 2013). "When Shareholder Democracy Is Sham Democracy". New York Times.
Academic offices Preceded byCharles R. Larson Superintendent of United States Naval Academy 1998–2002 Succeeded byRichard J. Naughton Preceded byDavid C. Brown President of the State University of New York Maritime College 2002–2006 Succeeded byJohn W. Craine Jr. Preceded byCarlos E. Santiago (Officer in Charge) Interim President of the University at Albany, SUNY 2004–2005 Succeeded byKermit L. Hall Preceded byRobert L. King Chancellor of the State University of New York June – December 2005 (Acting)2005–2007 Succeeded byJohn B. Clark (Acting)
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