Ryan Hawes

Ryan Hawes is an accomplished financial executive currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at LiveOak Fiber since May 2025, following a tenure as Chief Financial Officer at Fastwyre Broadband from April 2023 to May 2025. With extensive experience in various financial leadership roles, Ryan has previously held positions such as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at both ModivCare and INAP, and Senior Finance Manager at Firethorn Mobile. Specializing in financial planning, operational finance, and strategic analysis, Ryan has successfully driven profitability and achieved key business objectives across multiple industries, including telecommunications and mobile commerce. Educationally, Ryan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing from The University of Georgia and an MBA in Finance from Georgia State University.