Ryan Companies US, Inc. CEO Pat Ryan announced today the promotion of longtime SouthWest Division President John Strittmatter to Chairman of the SouthWest Division. Strittmatter opened Ryan’s Phoenix office as its President in 1994 with just two employees.
Today the company employs 125 in its Phoenix and San Diego offices and has been responsible for the construction and development of more than 20 million square feet in Arizona and California.
“Ryan has been successful in Arizona and California because of John’s leadership and the relationships he has built and sustained,” said Pat Ryan. “He has maintained an unparalleled commitment to the company, its employees, our customers, our vendors and the community and his reputation is impeccable.”
In addition to his responsibilities as President of Ryan Companies SouthWest Division, Strittmatter has been actively engaged in the community and will continue to do so as Chairman. Currently, he is Chairman of the Brophy College Preparatory Board of Trustees, a Director of the Banner Health Foundation Board and an Advisory Board Member at US Bank in Phoenix. John and his wife, Pat, are also co-chairing the new Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center “Hope Starts Here” campaign.
“We are so grateful for John’s constant support of Brophy, its students, faculty and campus. His service to others is just remarkable,” said Father Eddie Reese, President of Brophy.
“John stepped up to co-chair the “Hope Starts Here” campaign at a critical time in the evolution of our cancer center,” said Andy Kramer Petersen, President and CEO, Banner Health Foundation. “His involvement already has saved lives and will continue to change the lives of cancer patients for decades to come.”
With Strittmatter at the helm, Ryan Companies in Phoenix has received numerous industry awards. In 2013 alone, Ryan Companies was named Owner/Developer of the Year, Firm of the Year and General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP. Ranking Arizona named Ryan Companies Developer of the Year in 2014, Ryan’s 12th year receiving this accolade. Strittmatter was honored with the Best of NAIOP Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.
