About Ryan

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I’ve called Mandurah home for more than 42 years. A local since childhood, a family man and an engineer, I grew up in Halls Head and still live here today with my partner, Ange, and our twins, Olive and Sebastian.

My parents, Kevin and Lyola, were both local school teachers who showed me the value of service and community from an early age – a commitment recognised through the five life memberships they share between them.

First elected to Council in October 2021, I have dedicated myself full time to the role. With more than 42 years as a local, I understand the community I represent, and my background as a Miner, Engineer and Project Manager has given me the skills and experience to approach every decision with diligence, integrity and a solid grasp of the facts.

On Council, I have been willing to stand apart from the consensus when needed, ensuring that community perspectives are heard - especially when they are widely shared in Mandurah but rarely raised in the chamber. I believe in asking well-researched questions and debating issues with conviction, because residents, ratepayers and local businesses deserve a strong, independent voice. 

My work has centred on responsible fiscal management, efficient service delivery and a back-to-basics approach that keeps Council focused on its core responsibilities. As someone deeply connected to Mandurah, I make every decision with the best interests of residents and families at heart.

During my four-year term as a Councillor, I have actively served on a range of committees and working groups, contributing to oversight, planning, and community outcomes. These include:

- Audit and Risk Committee

- Australia Day Awards Selection Panel

- Local Emergency Management Advisory Committee

- Mandurah Bush Fire Advisory Committee

- Peel Mosquito Management Group

- Planning and Community Consultation Committee

- Rivers Regional Council

- South West Regional Road Group

- Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan Steering Committee

I live in Mandurah with my partner, Ange, who balances a career as a corporate project manager with running a local business she has successfully grown over the past 12 years.

We were blessed to welcome our twins, Olive and Sebastian, in 2022, and I’m fortunate that my wider family also continue to live here in Mandurah.

I’ve always been active in the Mandurah community. I volunteer in coastal clean-ups and dune restoration, and and as an active member of a local community association, I played an important role in securing Federal Government funding to protect dune vegetation in Seascapes.

Sport has also been a big part of my life. I’ve represented my local cricket club as a premiership player, captain and committee member, and I enjoy surfing, kite surfing, SCUBA diving and boating in our local waters.

When my family moved to Mandurah it was a town of just 8,000 people. I was lucky to grow up surrounded by beaches, waterways and open space, and I was schooled locally, attending Mandurah Senior High – the only high school in town at the time.

Awarded a scholarship, I completed a Mining Engineering degree at the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie. My career in the resources industry took me throughout WA and overseas to Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Kazakhstan. I worked my way up from several years underground as a miner and supervisor through to Mine Manager, gaining hands-on experience at every level.

I’ve worked in some of the most challenging environments, from remote camps to villages without electricity or running water. Those experiences shaped my outlook and gave me a deep appreciation for what we have here in Australia.

Before dedicating myself full time to my role as Councillor, I spent 10 years back in the Peel region with a long-standing family-owned civil construction and earthmoving business.