Ryan Clarque is the Chief Security Officer at Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded coffee company dedicated to serving both coffee and the culture of America. In this role, Ryan leads a converged program focusing on both physical and cyber security. Previously, he held the position of director of cyber threat intelligence & response at Levi Strauss & Co., where responsibilities included cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, threat intelligence, security awareness, and vulnerability management. Prior to that, Ryan served as a security investigator at Walt Disney Company, Parks & Resorts, managing sensitive investigations involving insider threats, organized crime, and workplace violence. His career began in the United States Army as an Armor Officer in RSTA Cavalry Squadrons.

Ryan studied at Wentworth Military Academy, Pepperdine University – Graziadio Business School and Dartmouth University – Tuck School of Business. He holds various certifications in physical and cyber security. He actively participates in the SDA Bocconi School of Management Corporate Information Security Roundtable and is a member of the CISO Task Force for the RH-ISAC.