Ryan Cates

Ryan Cates is an accomplished executive with over 15 years of experience in strategic planning and transformation within high-impact federal agencies. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at M&T Bank since 2025, Ryan has previously held significant roles at the FDA, including Director of the Project Management Resource Branch, where they founded the first Project Management Office and improved project delivery success rates by 45%. Ryan holds an MBA from the University of Maryland and a Master's Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University. They are recognized for their leadership style that emphasizes team empowerment and operational excellence.