Pastor Ryan was born and raised on the East Coast.   He grew up outside of Baltimore with his parents, brother, and sister.  Ryan attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1997.  His first career consisted of financial planning work for various financial institutions.  Feeling unsatisfied with this work, Ryan pursued a career change that brought him to Claremont School of Theology.  He entered seminary in 2019 after deciding it was time to change his career focus away from acquiring wealth and toward community building and connection. In 2023, after graduating from seminary Ryan was hired as Harbor’s Associate Pastor.  Ryan currently leads Harbor's ocean stewardship ministry called Blue Theology. In this role, he hosts groups of youth and young adults from across the country in ocean experiences that inspire them to care for the earth.  Ryan lives with his wife, Sadie, and their two daughters in Costa Mesa along with their many animals.  Ryan enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and gardening in his free time.