Mr. Ryan McGrath ’03

Ryan is a seasoned expert in multi-site management, strategic planning, and executive leadership. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Asset Living, a company comprised of nearly 6,000 employees, he oversees all operational aspects of the firm—leading an executive team to deliver the highest value to clients. He is responsible for the company’s growth initiatives, acquisition strategy, and overall talent development. Under his direction, the family-built real estate firm has grown from a small, Houston-based company into the fourth-largest property management firm in the nation with over 175,000 units under management.

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Before joining Asset in 2007, Ryan worked in the investment banking division at Goldman Sachs and was responsible for executing M&A and financing transactions. He is an honors graduate of Vanderbilt University, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics while competing on the varsity soccer team. Ryan is currently Chairman of the Young Presidents’ Organization’s (YPO) Houston Chapter, a Lifetime Ambassador for Texas Children’s Hospital, and a member of the Board of Visitors for MD Anderson. More recently, Ryan was named a 2021 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

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A native Houstonian, Ryan resides in his hometown with his wife, Meredith, his children, Stone and Tess, and his two labs, Sako and Gunner. He enjoys outdoor adventure sports, mixed martial arts, reading, and spending time with his family. Be sure to ask him about his efforts to become the world’s best ping-pong player.

Committee:  Buildings and Grounds