COLONEL MATT “T2” RYAN, USAF, is the Senior Materiel Leader, Simulators Division. In this role, he leads a team of 600 members, executes a $5.8B portfolio, and is responsible for developing and maintaining 70+ simulator and training systems for nine Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and multiple FMS partner nations. Col Ryan received his commission from the University of Oklahoma in 1999, completed an M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Dayton, and an M.S. degree in Systems Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson. He is a graduate of Air Force Test Pilot School and has served as a Lead Test Flight Engineer, Flight Commander, Director of Operations, and Squadron Commander; program office tours include the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and the Life Cycle Management Center’s Special Projects program office; and served in a staff position at Global Reach Programs, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics.