Ryan joined Ashton Woods in 2013 as Division Manager, responsible for the startup of the Charleston market. He was soon promoted to Division President of the Carolinas, overseeing operations for both Raleigh and Charleston. In February of 2017, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Ashton Woods, Ryan was the Vice President of Construction Operations at the PulteGroup. Before that, he spent 9 years with Centex Homes, serving in multiple operational leadership roles including divisional, regional and corporate assignments. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Georgia Southern University.

Ashton Woods is the largest private home builder in the United States, recently named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine and recognized by Newsweek as a Most Trustworthy Company in America. The company markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The company’s commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason it is one of the most celebrated homebuilders in the nation.