General Michael E. Ryan
USAF (retired)
General Michael E. Ryan, USAF (retired) joined the Circadence board of directors in February 2004. Currently, Gen. Ryan is the president of Ryan Associates, a consulting firm focused on national defense. Gen. Ryan served as the 16th chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, where he was responsible for organizing, training, and equipping a force of over 700,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members. He serves on the board of directors of Alion Science and Technology, CAE USA, SELEX-SAS, United Services Automobile Association, and VT Services. He is chairman of the board of Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation and is a senior trustee of the Air Force Academy Falcon Foundation.
Gen. Ryan entered active duty in the U.S. Air Force after graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the Air Force Academy. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from Auburn University
