Biographical Information
City of Residence: Dania
Occupation: Attorney
Spouse: Debra Lynn "Debbie" Miller of Miami
Child(ren): Johanna, Brendan, Colman, Catriona
Education: University of Florida, B.S., Business Administration, summa cum laude 1978; University of Florida track and field 1974-1975, Delta Sigma Phi; University of Florida J.D. 1981, Phi Delta Phi
Born: February 7, 1956, Fort Lauderdale, FL
History: A. J. "Red" Ryan, Jr., father, Florida House of Representatives 1956-1962, Florida Senate 1962-1967; A. J. Ryan, Sr., grandfather, Dania City Commissioner 1925-1927, Hollywood City Commissioner 1927-1929, Port Everglades Commissioner 1930-1938; Genevieve Ryan, grandmother, National President American Legion Auxiliary 1966-1967
Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Recreational Interest: basketball, golf, reading, water sports,
Legislative Service
Elected to the House in 1998, reelected subsequently
Democratic Rules Liaison and State Administration Council Lead 2004-2006
Other Public Services
Broward County Guardian Ad Litem
Broward Democratic Executive Committee 1984-1988
Broward Lawyers Care
Affiliations
Dania Beach Improvement Committee 1991-present, President 1995-1996
Florida Municipal Attorneys Association 1987-present
Greater Dania Beach Chamber of Commerce 1984-present
Fort Lauderdale Jaycees 1984-1996, Vice President 1985
Attorneys Title Insurance Fund 1983-present
Dania Beach Rotary Club 1983-present, President 1986
The Florida Bar Association 1981-present
Highlights
American Cancer Society, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Broward County Honorary Chairman 2004
Chaminade-Madonna High School, Alumnus of the Year 1999
Florida Teaching Profession, Friend of Education Award 1999
Broward County Pro Bono Service Award 1990
Price Waterhouse Up and Comers Award 1990
The Florida Bar, President's Pro Bono Award 1990
University of Florida, President's Academic Award 1977