Ryan McGrath

Ryan is a seasoned expert in multi-site management, strategic planning, and executive leadership. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Asset Living, a company comprised of 5,000+ employees, he oversees all operational aspects of the firm— leading an executive team to deliver the highest value to clients. He is responsible for the company’s growth initiatives, acquisition strategy, and overall talent development. Under his direction, the family-built real estate firm has grown from a small, Houston-based company into the third-largest property management firm in the nation with over 225,000 units under management.

Prior to joining Asset in 2007, Ryan worked in the investment banking division at Goldman Sachs and was responsible for the execution of M&A and financing transactions. He is an honors graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics while competing on the varsity soccer team. Ryan is Chairman of the Young Presidents’ Organization’s (YPO) Houston Chapter, a Lifetime Ambassador for Texas Children’s Hospital, and a member of the Board of Visitors for MD Anderson. Most recently, Ryan was named a 2021 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Winner.

A native Houstonian, Ryan resides in his hometown with his wife, Meredith, his children, Stone and Tess, and his two labs, Sako and Gunner. He enjoys outdoor adventure sports, mixed martial arts, reading, and spending time with his family. Be sure to ask him about his efforts to become the world’s best ping-pong player sometime.