Ryan Cook

Ryan Cook brings over 20 years of school finance experience to the role of Treasurer/CFO. Cook joins Columbus City Schools from Tiffin City Schools, where he served as CFO.

 His other previous roles include:

• CFO & Director of Operations, Bucyrus City Schools
• Interim Treasurer/CFO, Cardington-Lincoln Local Schools
• Interim CFO/Treasurer, Mt. Gilead Exempted Village Schools
• CFO/Treasurer, Ridgedale Local Schools
• Fiscal Services, Treca

In addition to his extensive experience in school finance, Cook is a dedicated community leader:

• Former Board Member and President, Ridgedale Board of Education
• Vice-Chair Director, Pillar Credit Union, Marion
• Board Member, Audit and Finance Committees, Marion-Crawford Partnership

Cook holds an MBA with distinction from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University. His professional certifications include:

• School Finance and Operations (SFO) Certification, ASBO International
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Purdue University College of Engineering
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• School Treasurer's License
• School Business Manager's License

Cook's dedication and leadership in the field of school finance were recently recognized when he received the Ohio Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) 2024 Central Region Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award is a testament to Cook's exceptional contributions to the field and his commitment to improving school finance practices.