Ryan Nowlin

Ryan Nowlin, MBA, is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in IT leadership across various sectors, including restaurant management and technology consulting. Currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at Fitness Connection USA since September 2019, Ryan Nowlin has spearheaded a technology transformation aligned with private equity acquisition. Previously, as CIO at Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., Ryan Nowlin established a shared-service IT model supporting two restaurant brands. At Corner Bakery Cafe, Ryan Nowlin facilitated the brand's transition to a new private entity and oversaw IT for 140 cafes. With a background as CTO and Co-Founder of VendorClear.com and prior roles at BDO Seidman LLP and IT Partners, Ryan Nowlin has demonstrated expertise in technology strategy, cloud architecture, and team leadership throughout a diverse career. Ryan Nowlin holds an MBA from the SMU Cox School of Business and a BS in Management Information Systems from the University of Phoenix.