Ryan Bean

Ryan Bean, P.E. is the Director of Natural Gas at Avista, where they provide strategic leadership focused on safety, compliance, and operational excellence. With over 19 years of experience in the energy industry, Ryan has held various roles including Nuclear Shift Test Engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Senior Mechanical Engineer at Avista. They have managed operations across multiple hydroelectric and thermal facilities, ensuring adherence to regulations and organizational goals. Ryan earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho and furthered their education with training in Nuclear Engineering and Business Acumen for Emerging Leaders.