Ryan serves as the President of both MRC and its parent organization, the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA), and is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the growth, profitability and stature of the mattress industry. He has led ISPA since 2002 and oversaw the creation of MRC to provide a sustainable funding mechanism for efficient mattress collection and responsible recycling. Previously, Ryan was a partner of a global law firm in Washington, DC, where he specialized in international regulatory trade policy, product liability, financial privacy and commercial matters. 

When not serving as a spokesperson and advocate for the bedding industry, Ryan enjoys getting away from it all traveling, scuba diving and spending time with his family.