Tim Ryan
Chief Global Business Development Officer
Tim Ryan serves as the Chief Global Business Development Officer at Zoetic Global, leveraging his extensive political and economic expertise to drive innovation and growth across global markets. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Tim is renowned for his dedicated service to the working families in Northeast Ohio’s 13th Congressional District during his tenure in the United States Congress.
A pivotal figure on the House Appropriations Committee, Tim successfully redirected over $1 billion into Northeast Ohio, sparking an economic revitalization after years of neglect. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing critical infrastructure, including two natural gas power plants, Fox Conn’s North American Electric Vehicle Hub, and the Ultima Battery Plant. Tim's advocacy also led to the development of Ohio’s only energy incubator and the globally acclaimed Youngstown Business Incubator.
Beyond economic transformation, Tim has championed health and wellness initiatives, food and agriculture system reforms, and innovative healing alternatives for veterans. He is the author of "Healing America," a book on mindfulness, and "The Real Food Revolution," which addresses the broken food systems and advocates for sustainable eating practices.
Tim began his political career as a congressional aide to Ohio Congressman Jim Traficant. He holds a law degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Bowling Green State University. Today, Tim focuses on advocating for the natural gas industry, reindustrializing America's manufacturing base, developing defense technologies, and promoting alternative trauma management strategies.
Resident of Ohio, Tim lives with his wife, Andrea, their children Mason, Bella, and Brady, along with their two dogs, Bear and Buckeye. In his leisure time, he enjoys coaching his sons' sports teams, practicing hot yoga, hunting, and playing golf.