Ryan James

Ryan James is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operational leadership and engineering, currently serving as Executive Plant Leader at GE Aerospace since July 2015. In this role, Ryan oversees operational continuity across multiple plants while having held various leadership positions within the company, including responsibilities for new product introduction and fulfillment strategies. Prior to GE Aerospace, Ryan spent nearly a decade at the U.S. Coast Guard, managing engineering operations on vessels and leading significant acquisition projects. Ryan's educational background includes a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and a Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University.