Ryan is an 11-year US Army veteran. He spent his military career as a Combat Medic and Licensed Practical Nurse. After two combat deployments, he came to the realization that he needed to change paths. He spent 18 months as an intern at Matsuda through the Veteran Conservation Corps internship program.

After working closely with Caitlin Ames (the former Farm Manager) he was hired to take their place on the farm. Ryan hopes to continue the practices of regenerative agriculture on Matsuda and farm the land with respect and honor the peoples that have stood on the land before him.