Ryan Sausser

Ryan Sausser, PE has over 25 years of work experience in the engineering field. Ryan is currently the Senior Director of Engineering at Americold Logistics, LLC, a position they have held since October 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Facility Maintenance Engineering at the same company from June 2019 to November 2021.

Before joining Americold Logistics, Ryan worked at Kellogg Company for over 15 years, starting as a Technical Services Manager in 2004 and progressing to roles such as Senior Process Engineer, Lead Process Engineer, and Innovations Partner. At Kellogg, they were involved in key innovation work, strategic discussions on AI and machine learning, and supply chain enhancements using blockchain technology. Ryan also achieved significant efficiency improvements and designed systems for increased production and food safety.

Earlier in their career, Ryan worked as a Project Manager at Jacobs Engineering, Construction Manager at Elzinga & Volkers Professional Services, and Process Engineer at Webber/Smith Associates. Ryan also held positions as a Mechanical Engineer at Serv Tech EPC and in health and wellness at Elmwood Fitness Center.

Overall, Ryan's work experience showcases their expertise in engineering, leadership, innovation, and project management across various industries.

Ryan Sausser, PE holds a BSME degree in Heat and Mass Transfer from Grove City College, which they completed from 1991 to 1995. In 2016, they pursued an Executive MBA program at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Additionally, Ryan has obtained certifications in various courses such as "Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself," "Body Language for Leaders," and "Unconscious Bias" from LinkedIn in 2018.