Background
Ryans, John Kelley Son of John Kelley and Alta Mae Ryans.
Ryans, John Kelley Son of John Kelley and Alta Mae Ryans.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University Kentucky, 1954. Master of Science in Business Administration, University Tennessee, 1958. Doctor of Business Administration, Indiana University, 1965.
Assistant professor marketing University Maryland, College Park, 1964—1968. Associate professor marketing University Kentucky, Lexington, 1968—1969. Professor marketing Kent State University, Ohio, 1970—1994, Bridgestone professor, 1994—2003, emeritus Bridgestone professor, since 2003.
Good chair global strategy Bowling Green State University, 2003—2004. Visiting professor international business Columbia University, New York City, 1977. Consultant in field; 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1955-1957.
Fellow: Academy International Business. Member: American Marketing Association Foundation, Cleveland World Trade Association (board directors 1972—2006).
Married Cynthia Collis, January 5, 1957.