Ryan Richardson

Executive Director

Office: (530) 225-2760 x206

Mobile: (530) 722-5726

Email: ryan@scedd.org

Ryan is proud to serve as Executive Director of Superior California Economic Development (SCED), where he blends his passion for business with helping others.

As the son of a small business owner, he understands the vital role small businesses play in creating resilient, thriving communities. Ryan especially enjoys learning each borrower’s unique story and working with them to grow and succeed.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from CSU Chico, is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional through the National Development Council, and is a graduate of Leadership Redding.

Ryan currently serves on several boards and advisory committees, including the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), the NADO Research Foundation Advisory Committee, the Siskiyou County Job Council, the EDA RLF Community of Practice, the California Finance Consortium, and the Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation Loan Committee.

Ryan enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking across Northern California’s stunning landscapes.

Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryanrichardson525