Citadel Security Group Welcomes Ryan Snyder as Chief Financial Officer

Finance has always been second nature for Ryan Snyder. 

After earning his accounting degree from the University of Missouri–Columbia in 1996, Ryan launched his career at Arthur Andersen and KPMG, where he spent more than a decade building a strong foundation in financial leadership. But his career trajectory didn’t stop there. Ryan went on to hold senior finance roles across a range of industries—including real estate, consumer products, and technology—giving him the versatility and vision needed to lead through complexity and growth. 

Before joining Citadel Security Group, Ryan served as Chief Financial Officer for a $2 billion real estate investment trust, overseeing financial strategy, reporting, and bank relationships. His background also includes serving as controller for a $3 billion consumer products company and helping launch a technology startup as a founding member. 

 Beyond his professional achievements, Ryan has remained committed to giving back. He has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Rainbow Center for Communicative Disorders, the Center for Developmentally Disabled, and the Guadalupe Center. 

 Now at Citadel, Ryan is bringing his 30-plus years of experience to help guide our company’s financial strategy and support our next phase of growth. He officially joined the team as CFO in April 2025. 

 Outside the office, you can find Ryan on the golf course, out for a run, traveling with his wife, Abby, or spending time with their two adult children.