Ryan Berryman rejoined the Lobos in March 2025 after serving as Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Financial Officer at the University of Washington. In his new role as Deputy Athletic Director – Chief Operating Officer, Berryman will oversee various internal operations including budget oversight, multi-year fiscal planning, human resources, procurement services, equipment operations, licensing and trademark management, merchandising, Nike contract administration, state legislative planning, legal affairs, contracts, and department travel. He will also serve as a liaison to the Mountain West and as the sport administrator for the men’s basketball program, as well as other sports to be determined.
“Ryan’s deep understanding of college athletics operations, combined with his extensive financial acumen, will be instrumental in helping us navigate and thrive in this ever-evolving landscape,” said Lovo. “His strategic vision and experience at both UNM and the University of Washington will be critical in positioning us for long-term success. I am thrilled to welcome Ryan back home to UNM.”
Berryman previously served in multiple leadership roles at UNM from 2015 to 2024, including Senior Associate Athletic Director. A three-time graduate of UNM, he holds an undergraduate degree in marketing and operations management from the Anderson School of Management, and master’s degrees in business administration and sports administration. His ties to Lobo Athletics run deep, having spent over three years as Director of Basketball Operations, over three years as a basketball student manager, and at one point serving as a student regent for the university, a state-appointed position.
Berryman is a two-time graduate of The University of New Mexico, having graduated summa cum laude with his Master of Business Administration in December 2016 and summa cum laude with his bachelor’s degree in marketing and operations management in spring of 2015. Berryman also graduated with distinction from the UNM Honors College.
He also served for 18 months, from June 2015 to December 2016 as the student regent on The University of New Mexico Board of Regents, appointed by then-Governor Susana Martinez. As a part of the seven-member Board of Regents, Berryman was responsible for the management and control of New Mexico’s flagship University. Berryman served as vice chair of the Finance and Facilities Committee, vice chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, and as a member of the Audit and Compliance Committee. In addition, he served as a member of the UNM Hospital Board of Trustees, the UNM Alumni Association Board of Directors, and the Honorary Degree Committee. Berryman served in his role as student regent until he graduated with his master’s degree in December of 2016.
Berryman got his start with the UNM Athletic Department in 2012 when he joined the Lobo basketball program as a student manager, serving as a member of the support staff which won the 2013 and 2014 Mountain West Conference Championship under head coaches Steve Alford and Craig Neal. As the Director of Operations, he was responsible for the team’s operational budget as well as all travel, meetings, meals and community service. He also monitored the team academics, equipment, youth summer camps, and the “6th Man Club.” He also served as a liaison between coaches, players, support staff and administration.
Berryman is a lifelong New Mexican and graduated from East Mountain High School in Sandia Park.