Ryan Horstman

Ryan Horstman has an extensive work experience in the field of environmental science. Their most recent position is as the Chairperson of the Board at Oyster River Ecology, Inc. where they started in November 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Environmental Scientist at Environmental Science Associates starting in October 2021. Ryan also served as a Senior Environmental Scientist/Florida Environmental Lead at Burgess & Niple from April 2020 to September 2021.

Before that, they held the role of Senior Environmental Scientist at ICON Consultant Group, Inc. from July 2014 to April 2020. At ICON, they served as the environmental group lead, project manager, and senior environmental scientist, providing a wide range of environmental services to clients, particularly in the transportation sector.

Their previous experience includes working as a Project Manager/Ecologist at Stantec (formerly known as WilsonMiller) from March 2006 to June 2014, where they worked on various projects related to wetland delineation, wildlife surveys, environmental permitting, and marine/coastal projects.

Additionally, Ryan worked as an Environmental Scientist/GIS Analyst at Reynolds, Smith and Hill (RS&H) from November 2003 to March 2006. Ryan started their career as an Environmental Scientist Intern at Southwest Florida Water Management District from May 2003 to September 2003, where they focused on data collection, analysis, and report writing for wetlands and water resource projects.

Throughout their career, Ryan has demonstrated expertise in providing cost-effective and ecologically beneficial solutions to environmental issues. Ryan has worked on projects for a diverse range of clients, including public and private organizations, and has extensive experience working on projects related to transportation, wetlands, water resources, and marine/coastal environments.

Ryan Horstman attended the University of South Florida from 1997 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science. Prior to their university education, Ryan attended Venice High, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Additionally, Ryan has obtained certifications as an FWC Gopher Tortoise Authorized Agent from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and as an ISA Certified Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture. The specific years and months of when they obtained these certifications are not provided.