Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward, MBA, serves as Senior Manager of Business Operations and Planning at Florida Blue since July 2019, leading regional business planning and execution through data analysis and market insights. Ward has fostered collaboration across enterprise units and managed projects, budgets exceeding $1.2 million, and performance discussions. Prior experience includes roles at Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare, focusing on utilization management and workflow efficiency, as well as a background in military service as a Sergeant in the Army National Guard. Ryan holds an MBA from the University of Tampa and a BA in Criminology from the University of South Florida.