Ryan Howard has worked at John Deere for more than 12 years.
In his current role, he evaluates new businesses and helps to improve operations and processes at suppliers to John Deere. He understands the struggles that small, medium and large businesses face today.
Ryan is also a small business owner with his wife. He understands what it takes to operate and manage a business in today’s environment.
Ryan’s career has taken him to more than 20 countries and he has worked with over 120 businesses. He has been responsible for contract negotiations, profit and loss, cost reduction and efficiency improvements.