Ryan Butz

Ryan Butz is a seasoned professional in customer loyalty and marketing with extensive experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as Vice President and General Manager of Target Circle loyalty at Target since December 2024, Ryan oversees the strategy, operations, growth, and financial performance of the Target Circle loyalty program. Prior to this role, Ryan was Vice President of Customer Loyalty at Starbucks from February 2021 to December 2024, focusing on the Starbucks Rewards program. Ryan's background also includes serving as Managing Director of Customer Loyalty at Alaska Airlines, where responsibilities encompassed product strategy and operations for the Alaska Mileage Plan, among other loyalty initiatives. Earlier experience includes positions at Microsoft and T-Mobile USA, where Ryan led marketing and customer relationship management efforts. Ryan holds an MBA from the UW Foster School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Colorado State University.