Ryan (born October 26, 1953 in Janesville, Wisconsin) is an American professional baseball executive and former general manager for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball.
Ryan was known for using a low payroll and building up the minor league system to put up contending teams.
He resigned as general manager of the Twins on October 1, 2007 but returned to his former post on November 7, 2011 until being relieved of his duties on July 18, 2016.
Ryan was hired as a special assignment scout by the Philadelphia Phillies on November 30, 2016.