Ryan is a lifelong aviator and commercial pilot who began flying at the age of 15. Prior to founding Vantage Aviation, Ryan was a founding member of the Jet Access Group and acted in the capacity of Chief Revenue Officer and Partner. His entrepreneurial drive and strong business and sales acumen quickly established Jet Access as a preferred FBO chain, charter operator, 145-repair station, and premier flight training schools.

Before entering the world of private aviation, he held multiple roles in aviation administration including Chief Airport Inspector for the state of Indiana and Airfield/Operations Manager for the Indianapolis Airport Authority. Ryan holds a BS from Indiana State University with double majors in Professional Flight Technology and Aviation Administration. Ryan also holds an MBA from the University of Indianapolis and is a Certified Member of the American Association of Airport Executives. In 2017 Ryan was named 40 under 40 by Airport Business Magazine.