Ryan Hemminger is the Director of Finance and Operations of Fearless, a Baltimore-based, minority-owned, digital services firm. Fearless’ mission is to build software with a soul, and is committed to building a world where good software powers the things that matter.

Ryan is the co-founder of Thread, a non-profit that engages underperforming high school students confronting significant barriers outside of the classroom by providing each one with a family of committed volunteers and increased access to community resources. Thread fosters students’ academic advancement and personal growth into self-motivated, resilient and responsible citizens. He continues to serve on the board of directors.

Ryan previously served as the Chief of Finance and Administration for the Baltimore City Health Department.  He also worked as the Budget Director for Baltimore City Public Schools and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.  Prior to that he was a Submarine Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a BS in Electrical Engineering.  He also holds a MS in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University.  He and his wife Sarah live in north Baltimore and have one daughter Evie Grace.