Mr. Ryan is a construction executive from West Hartford, Connecticut, with an extensive background in commercial and residential construction. Having served in the U.S. Navy Seabees for five years Mr. Ryan is thoroughly versed in the planning and construction of complicated structures. Under adverse conditions and restrictive time constraints he has successfully managed the completion of bridges, operations facilities and emergency housing. Among his special assignments was the construction of security facilities at President Ronald Reagan’s ranch in Santa Barbara, California. The project included construction of a helicopter pad, hanger, communication and Secret Service facilities.