Background
Ryan, James Herbert was born on February 1, 1931 in St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Richard Hillsdon and Mary Orgain (Mann) Ryan.
security and retail services company executive
Ryan, James Herbert was born on February 1, 1931 in St. Petersburg, Virginia, United States. Son of Richard Hillsdon and Mary Orgain (Mann) Ryan.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1955. Master of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, 1962. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1972.
Graduate Program for Management Development Harvard University, 1972.
Doctor of Philosophy, Walden University, 1984;m. Patricia Louise Abbott, June 7, 1955.
Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant United States Army, 1955, advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, 1968, retired, 1972. General manager United States operations Ryan Enterprises, Washington, 1970-1973. President Ford Enterprises, Limited., Mount Rainier, Maryland., 1973-1987.
President James H. Ryan Associations, Incorporated., St. Petersburg, Virginia, 1987-1997.
Advisor to Security.of Army, 1975, chief of naval material, 1980-1982. Member President"s Private Sector Survey on Cost Control (Grace Commission), 1982.
Board of Governors United Service Organizations, 1977-1986. President History St. Petersburg Foundation, 1991-1993.
Vestryman Saint Paul"s Episcopal Church, 1994-1996.
Member President's Private Sector Survey on Cost Control (Grace Commission), 1982. Board governors United Service Organizations, 1977-1986. President History Petersburg Found.
2001-2002; vestryman St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1994-1996, 98-99. Member Association Professional Security Consultant (president 1993-1995, meritorious life member), Military Officers Association American, West Point Society Richmond, Virginia (president 2005-2006), Rotary Club of Petersburg (president 1993-1994, Lifetime Achievement award 2001), Petersburg Area Art League (president 1997-2000, 2001-2003, treasurer 2000-2001, 2003-2005).
Married Patricia Louise Abbott, June 7, 1955. 1 child, Pamela Louise.