Civilian Spotlight: Getting to know Christina R. Ryan

By Ms. Carrie E David (SMDC/ARSTRAT)May 12, 2010

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Name: Christina R. Ryan, associate director for Small Business Programs, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Huntsville, Ala.

Age: Same age as Jack Benny

Hometown: Granite City, Ill.

Years of federal service: 28 years (22 of those working for USASMDC/ARSTRAT)

Education: Bachelor of Science in business administration

Marital status: Married

Children: Four boys - one grandson

Activities/hobbies: Spending time with family; play with our three golden retrievers, love to cook; try to exercise

Favorite movie: Sleepless in Seattle (I'm a hopeless romantic)

Favorite TV show: New Adventures of Old Christine (that girl is not right)

Favorite band: Little River Band

Favorite thing about working for the Army: Supporting our men and women who serve in the military. In my current job, I assist small businesses in providing their technology to the Warfighter - which is very rewarding.

What made you want to work for the Army: The opportunity for upward mobility and training was a key factor.