Ryan Rippy
About Ryan Rippy
Ryan Rippy serves as the LMS Product Manager at Laitram, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and has held various roles in talent management and organizational development across several organizations.
Work at Laitram
Ryan Rippy has been serving as the LMS Product Manager at Laitram since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the Learning Management System (LMS) by creating a roadmap for implementing new tools and initiatives. His work prioritizes projects based on their business impact, ensuring that the LMS effectively meets the needs of the organization. Additionally, he develops governance strategies for LMS initiatives to align them with overall business objectives. Rippy engages with stakeholders to tailor training plans that address critical business needs.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Rippy holds a Master of Arts in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Middle Tennessee State University, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Southern Mississippi, completing his degree from 2008 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in talent management and organizational development, equipping him with the skills necessary to manage and improve learning systems effectively.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position at Laitram, Ryan Rippy accumulated diverse experience in various roles related to talent management and organizational development. He worked at Trustmark Bank from 2013 to 2021, holding multiple positions including Talent Management System Administrator and Organizational Development Officer. His earlier roles include serving as a Personnel Officer at the Mississippi Department of Human Services and as a Selection Assessor for the Personnel Board of Jefferson County. He also gained experience as a People Services Intern at Education Networks of America.
Career Progression
Ryan Rippy's career has progressed through several key positions that have built his expertise in organizational development and talent management. After starting as a People Services Intern, he transitioned to roles such as Personnel Officer and Selection Assessor. His tenure at Trustmark Bank included positions as Organizational Development Officer and Talent Management System Administrator, where he contributed to various initiatives over a span of eight years. This diverse experience has shaped his current role at Laitram.