CSBS President & CEO John Ryan Passes Away

John Ryan, who served as President and CEO of the Council of State Bank Supervisors since 2011, died unexpectedly on May 17 in Washington, D.C. He was 58.

“On behalf of the CSBS Board of Directors, executive team, staff and membership, we extend our deepest sympathies to John’s family and everyone who knew and worked with John over his more than 30-year career. John was an inspirational and humble leader who brought incredible dedication, intellect and passion to CSBS, the state regulatory system and financial services more broadly,” said Melanie Hall, Chair of the CSBS Board of Directors.

The CSBS Board of Directors has named James Cooper, EVP of Policy and Supervision, as acting CEO of CSBS.

“MBA and its members are shocked and saddened to learn of John’s sudden passing,” said Robert Broeksmit, CMB, President & CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association. “We worked closely with John on a variety of issues that impact banks and non-banks alike, and we found him to be a warm, honest broker who always had the best interest of his members and consumers at heart. We will miss his leadership and friendship and extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues at CSBS.”    

“Our hearts are broken upon learning of the passing of John Ryan,” said American Bankers Association President and CEO Rob Nichols. “As president and CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, John was a thoughtful and collaborative leader who understood the important role the banking sector plays in our economy and was a respected partner to both state and federal stakeholders. We will miss his visionary leadership, warmth and friendship.”

The CSBS board of directors has named EVP James Cooper as acting CEO of CSBS.

Mr. Ryan joined CSBS in 1997 as Vice President of Vice President of Government Relations and was promoted in 2000 to Senior Vice President of Policy. He was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2003 and was named President & CEO in 2011.