Ccue Ronald Ryel

Vice President Information Security, CISO at Merrimack Valley Credit Union

Ronald Ryel, CCUE has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Ronald began their career in the United States Army Reserves, where they served as a Specialist from 1985 to 1993. Following their military service, Ryel worked as a PC Support professional at Worcester Public Schools in 1995.

Ronald then moved on to Leicester Public Schools in 1997, where they held the position of Director of Technology until 2000. From there, Ryel joined Commerce Insurance as a Supervisor of the Network Technology Group, a role they held until 2007 when they transitioned to the position of Senior Manager of Information Technology at Comcast Spotlight.

In 2009, Ryel joined American Eagle Financial Credit Union as the Vice President of Information Technology. During their tenure, they provided leadership for the Information Technology department and oversaw various areas, including network infrastructure, data center operations, core processing, and help desk support services. Their responsibilities also included creating operational and strategic plans for technology resource management and developing policies and procedures for network resource management. Ryel held this position until 2019.

Ryel continued to progress in their career, taking on the role of Vice President of Information Technology at RTN FCU in 2021. Ronald was responsible for overseeing the organization's information technology functions until their departure in 2023.

In 2020, Ryel served as President at Seventure, Inc., and, most recently, they joined Merrimack Valley Credit Union as the Vice President of Information Security and CISO, starting in June 2023.

With their extensive experience in both leadership and technical roles, Ryel has developed expertise in information technology management, network infrastructure, and data center operations. Ronald has a proven track record of effectively leveraging technology resources to support mission-critical systems and processes.

Ronald Ryel, CCUE, has a diverse education history. Ronald obtained their Diploma from North Brookfield High School in 1985. Ronald then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Worcester State University, completing their studies in 1993. Later in their career, Ronald earned an MBA in Business Administration from Nichols College, graduating in 2005. In 2014, they attended the CUNA Management School and obtained a certification as a Certified Credit Union Executive, specializing in Credit Union Management. Prior to their higher education, Ronald also attended St. Mary's from 1972 to 1978, although specific degree or field of study information is not provided.

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