W. Reed Ryan

Reed leads strategy and operations for the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), a partnership of NAPA, Asphalt Institute, and State Asphalt Pavement Associations (SAPAs). Reed brings together the collective minds and expertise of those in the pavement industry with a focus on advancing asphalt pavements for quality, sustainability, and long life. This includes identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities for asphalt pavements including bringing research, development, and technology to market (i.e., deployment) faster, along with being a trusted resource to pavement stakeholders and decision makers.

EXPERIENCE

Reed led the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association for 12 years as its first Executive Director. He chaired the SAPAs in 2023. Prior to his asphalt pavement career, he worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Office of Public and International Affairs as well as Senator Orrin Hatch. Reed joined NAPA in February 2024 as the APA Executive Director.

EDUCATION

B.A. in Political Science, Brigham Young University

J.D., The George Washington University Law School