Michael Ryan

About Michael Ryan

As Chief Financial Officer at Motor Oil Supply, I lead the company’s financial and technological transformation—modernizing legacy systems, strengthening profitability, and positioning the organization for long-term, sustainable growth. I’m deeply engaged in aligning financial strategy with technology innovation, overseeing the migration from a legacy AS/400 mainframe system to cloud-based ERP and payroll/HR systems.I believe in transparent, collaborative leadership—building high-performing teams that solve complex challenges with data-driven insight, process discipline, and creativity. My role spans finance, operations, technology, and compliance, giving me a unique vantage point to connect strategy with execution and ensure every initiative drives measurable business value.With experience across construction, academia, technology, and finance, I bring a multidisciplinary perspective to every decision. I’m passionate about creating systems that not only improve efficiency and profitability but also contribute to more sustainable, resilient organizations.I’m always open to sharing ideas, exploring partnerships, and learning from others driving innovation in operations and technology transformation.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Motor Oil Supply

   Mar 2025 — Present · Kent, WA, US

   I lead financial strategy, technology modernization, and operational transformation for multi-location oil and lubricants distributor, driving profitability, systems integration, and long-term scalability. I oversee the company’s transition from legacy systems and processes to a unified ecosystem while strengthening pricing models, compliance, cash flow management, and organizational performance.

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

  2002 — 2006

• Arizona State University

  Master of Science - MS, Sustainable Food Systems

Skills

• Negotiation
• System Administration
• Forecasting
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Food & Beverage
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Organizational Development
• Social Media Marketing
• Budgets
• Food
• Community Outreach
• Coaching
• Online Marketing
• Event Management
• Leadership
• People Skills
• Volunteer Management
• Nonprofits
• Restaurants
• Pre-Opening
• Blogging
• Research
• Hotels
• Leadership Development
• Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Project Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Higher Education
• Non-Profits
• Editing
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Public Speaking