Ryan grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, and after graduating from college began a career with the U.S. Government. Since then, he and his family have lived and worked in various parts of the country and world, while also calling the Washington, D.C. area home on and off since 2008. Raised in a Christian family, Ryan regularly heard the gospel throughout his childhood and came to trust the Lord during high school.

Ryan is married to his wife, Samantha, and together they have four children who keep them busy and active. Although their family spent three years away from Trinity due to a work assignment, they are grateful to once again call the Leesburg, Virginia area home and are thankful to be back at Trinity.