Ryan started with WACD in 2017, after three years working in the Washington State Legislature and on various political campaigns. Coming from six generations of Eastern Washington wheat farmers and with a passion for policy and politics, Ryan has found a niche as the Association’s Legislative and Membership Director. He assists conservation districts in achieving their legislative and advocacy goals on topics ranging from biochar to wildlife habitat at the federal, state, and local levels. When not in the state capital or out visiting member-districts, Ryan spends time baking, playing board games, and listening to Seattle Mariners baseball.