Ryan Dilks

About Ryan Dilks

As a Program Director – I specialize in building and leading initiatives that protect people, enhance operational resilience, and drive a culture of safety across organizations. With a proven ability to align strategic goals with practical solutions, I focus on reducing risk, improving compliance, and fostering collaboration between teams and leadership.My approach combines data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement to deliver measurable results. I’m passionate about creating environments where safety is not just a priority but a shared value empowering teams to work confidently and effectively.Core Strengths:Safety Program Development & ImplementationRisk Assessment & Mitigation StrategiesRegulatory Compliance & Standards AlignmentLeadership & Cross-Functional CollaborationI thrive in dynamic environments where innovation and accountability intersect, and I’m committed to continuous improvement that benefits both people and performance.

Experience

1. Program Director Environmental Heath and Safety

   McKinstry

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute enterprise-wide safety programs aligned with regulatory standards.Lead risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce incidents.Drive compliance initiatives and monitor performance through data analytics.Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to embed safety culture.Oversee incident investigations and corrective action planning.Deliver training programs to enhance workforce safety awareness.Director – Fleet SafetyKey Responsibilities:Manage fleet safety operations, ensuring DOT and FMCSA compliance.Implement driver training and monitoring programs to reduce accidents.Analyze telematics and performance data to improve safety outcomes.Develop policies for vehicle maintenance and operational risk reduction.Lead incident response and root cause analysis for fleet-related events.

Education

• Trident University International

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

• Rutgers University

  Healthcare Organization Operations Specialization, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Skills

• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Readiness
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Security Clearance
• Humint
• Combat
• Emergency Management
• Military Logistics
• Weapons
• Operational Planning
• Intelligence Analysis
• Intelligence
• Tactics
• Electronic Warfare
• Dod
• National Security
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Military Operations
• Navy
• Special Operations
• Force Protection
• Army
• Counterterrorism
• Weapons Handling
• Defense
• Military
• Personnel Supervision
• Sigint