Ryan Edge

Ryan Edge has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Ryan started their career as a Faculty Assistant at Western Kentucky University in 2008. Ryan then moved on to Midland Powder Company, where they worked as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist. Ryan later worked as an Intern at the Office of US Senator Ron Wyden, assisting with policy development and casework. Ryan then joined Portland General Electric as a Smart Inverter Researcher, focusing on solar photovoltaic integration. Ryan also worked at the Smart Electric Power Alliance as a Program Manager and Research Analyst. Ryan then transitioned to Booz Allen Hamilton, where they held positions as an Associate and Senior Consultant. Currently, they are serving as the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and SMECO. Overall, Ryan has a strong background in strategy, innovation, program management, research, and policy development.

Ryan Edge earned a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Communications and Economics from Western Kentucky University from 2002 to 2008. Ryan then pursued an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Owensboro Community and Technical College from 2006 to 2007. Later, Ryan completed a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) in Energy and Natural Resources Policy at Portland State University from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, they obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in May 2020.