John R. Ryan

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John R. Ryan
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

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

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

John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
.

Prior to the selection for flag rank, Ryan commanded

United States Pacific Command
.

Flag assignments

In March 1991, he was promoted to

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. New York Times
    .
Academic offices
Preceded by
Superintendent of United States Naval Academy

1998–2002 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
David C. Brown
President of the State University of New York Maritime College

2002–2006 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Carlos E. Santiago (Officer in Charge)
 Interim President of the University at Albany, SUNY
2004–2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Chancellor of the State University of New York
June – December 2005 (Acting)
2005–2007 		Succeeded by
John B. Clark (Acting)
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