Department Chair
University of Montevallo
Dr. Greg A. Ryan is the Department Chair of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama. He holds undergraduate (Georgia Southwestern State University) and Master’s (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) degrees in Exercise and Sports Science. He earned his Doctorate in Human Performance from the University of Alabama, where his dissertation focused on thermoregulation of soft body armor worn by law enforcement officers. Additionally, Dr. Ryan also has several certifications, including the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction, and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Ryan has over 13 years of experience in the field of strength and conditioning, working with collegiate, professional, and tactical athletes in a variety of capacities. Dr. Ryan has over 30 peer-reviewed articles and 200 state, regional, and national presentations in various aspects of Exercise Science.