General Michael E. Ryan retired from the military in 2001 after 36 years of service. He served his last four years as the 16th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, responsible for organizing, training and equipping a force of over 700,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian members. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA from Auburn University. He is president of the consulting firm Ryan Associates, which focuses on national defense. He is Chairman of the Board of CAE USA Inc. and the Air Force Village Charitable Foundation. He serves on the Board of Directors of United Services Automobile Association, Circadence Corporation, Alion Science and Technology Corporation, VT Griffin Corporation and SELEX Sensor and Airborne (US) Inc. He is a senior trustee of the Air Force Academy Falcon Foundation.
"Current events only serve to confirm the unacceptable security risks created by our extraordinary level of oil dependence. Significantly reducing the projected growth in U.S. oil consumption must become a compelling national priority. I look forward to making the case for immediate and meaningful action." General P.X. Kelley USMC (Ret.)
28th Commandant, United States Marine Corps (co-Chair)
