Pontiac Lighthouse

Ryan has served Metro Detroit’s homeless and human service sector for more than 15 years and led South Oakland Shelter (SOS) as CEO from 2010. Following the 2019 merger of SOS with Lighthouse, he assumed leadership of the combined organization, expanding services to include emergency shelter, food distribution, financial assistance, affordable housing, supportive services, and innovative crowdfunding solutions. Under his leadership, Lighthouse’s affordable housing portfolio has grown to more than 500 residential units, with over $100 million in multifamily developments underway across Metro Detroit. Ryan also serves in statewide and regional leadership roles, including a 2025 reappointment by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Michigan’s Interagency Council on Homelessness, reflecting his commitment to connecting compassion with lasting impact.