Ryan Howsam CRIS, LEED AP BD+C

As a Senior Consultant with FMI, Ryan specializes in risk management. He delivers assessment and implementation on all aspects of contractors’ risk management program including, but not limited to, Subguard/Subcontractor Default Insurance, enterprise risk management, project risk assessment, captives and rolling contractor controlled insurance programs. Additional consultant practice focuses includes a variety of construction organizations and projects of all sizes focusing upon risk management, strategic planning, business development and productivity improvement. Ryan works with contracting companies nationwide to develop and implement sound solutions and strategic processes to help position them competitively in the marketplace and drive profitability.

Ryan is a Certified Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) and LEED Accredited Professional in building design and construction with more than 15 years of experience within the real estate and construction industry. Prior to joining FMI, he worked in the club and resort development arena in Telluride, Colo., as well as in the construction fields of concrete, framing and roofing in the Rocky Mountains.

Working with varied contractors across all geographical areas, Ryan analyzes companies’ risk management programs from the macro-level view of their business models to the micro-level strategic management processes to understand competitive forces and to develop competitive advantages.

Ryan holds both a Master of Science in Real Estate and Construction Management as well as an International Master of Business Administration in Corporate Finance from the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Vanderbilt University.