Background
Ryan, William Matthew was born on June 28, 1955 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of William Duncan and Jeanette Rosette (Merrill) Ryan.
safety educator State Legislator
Ryan, William Matthew was born on June 28, 1955 in Great Falls, Montana, United States. Son of William Duncan and Jeanette Rosette (Merrill) Ryan.
Graduate, Great Falls.
Meter reader, Montana Power Company, Great Falls, 1973; head meter reader, Montana Power Company, Great Falls, 1974; dispatcher, Montana Power Company, Great Falls, 1975; groundman, Montana Power Company, Great Falls, 1976-1979; apprentice, Montana Power Company, Great Falls, 1979-1982; lineman, Montana Power Company, Great Falls, since 1982; member House of Representatives, Montana State Legislature, Helena, since 1993. Instructor Montana Power Apprentice Program, since 1982.
Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, International Brotherhood Elec. Workers (local 44, unit vice president since 1984, officer exam board since 1988, secretary Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee since 1988), Rocky Mountain Coord. Association, Russell Country Sportsman, Walleyes Unlimited.
Married Elaine LouiseBrastrup, January 19, 1974. Children: Jennifer, Kelli, Katie.