Ryan Martin
Meet Ryan
Ryan Martin is the Human Resources Director at McChrystal Group. In this role, he leads all HR functions, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, compliance, talent, and performance management. He also serves as an advisor to the Managing Partner and CEO. Ryan owns all comp structure, employment risk, and the organization's design, while managing Team People through the firm's growth.
What did you do before joining McChrystal Group?
I served for 25 years in the Army, culminating my career as a Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5), Senior Legislative Liaison, and Senior Policy Advisor for the Army G-1. Following retirement, I spent three years as a senior civil servant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving as the HR Director and Military HR Division Chief. I then attended Georgetown University, started a small management consulting company, and joined McChrystal Group as a Senior Advisor and Principal.
Why did you join McChrystal Group?
I joined McChrystal Group because of its culture, mission, and leadership. The firm’s values align closely with my own, and I was drawn to the opportunity to work with people who are deeply committed to making a real difference every day for leaders, teams, and organizations.
What has been your proudest moment at McChrystal Group?
My proudest moment was earning a permanent role after six months as a Senior Advisor, a goal I pursued intentionally, joining a team whose people and mission I believe in. Being selected as Human Resources Director builds on that with a chance to shape the culture that first drew me to McChrystal Group.
Why are you passionate about leaders & teams?
Leaders set the tone for an organization and ultimately shape its culture. I’ve seen firsthand how great leadership and aligned teams can turn a job into a career and a mission into a passion (and I’ve also seen the opposite). Those experiences are why I’m passionate about leaders and teams. I believe any team can succeed and even thrive with intentionality, commitment, and the right tools.
BS, Psychology and Business, Liberty University
MBA, Columbia Southern University
Master Certificate Georgetown University
