Brian Murray

Brian Murray

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer of Ryan Companies, Brian oversees the development, communication and execution of the company’s strategic initiatives, with particular focus on organizational finances, operations and administration. He joined Ryan in 2009 and has served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, leading the construction operations and shared services functions of the company.

Brian connects with other industry thought leaders through his participation and membership in the Construction Industry Roundtable. He is a current board member of the PrairieCare Fund, which provides resources for mental health awareness in schools, and a past board chair of the Twin Cities Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, an inner-city college preparatory school for under-resourced youth.


Affiliations & Memberships

Board Member, Delta Dental of Minnesota
Board Member, Change the Outcome
Board Member, Lakewood Cemetery
Board Member, PrairieCare Fund
Former Board Chair, Twin Cities Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Former Board Member, The Saint Paul Seminary and Saint John Vianney College Seminary
Former Board Member, Catholic Community Foundation

We don't just build buildings, we build stories.

At Ryan Companies, we have the privilege of creating the spaces where people live their lives. Whether it's their residence, their place of work, or the space where they come to play, these are places where people thrive. And as experts in construction and commercial real estate, our creativity is fueled by your story. Together, we build value, build communities and build the backdrops for life.

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