Ryan Brickwood

, CMA, MBA
Principal, Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Leader
(330) 264-0791
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Ryan, CMA, MBA, is the Principal Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Lead at Rea. With nearly two decades of experience in accounting and manufacturing, Ryan specializes in solving complex issues across cost analysis, ERP implementations, and lean manufacturing. Since joining Rea in 2022, he has earned the 2023 Tim McDaniel Award for Innovation. A University of Akron graduate, Ryan is know for delivering exceptional client communication. Based in Wooster, he enjoys coaching his children’s sports and draws from his Division 1 baseball background.

What do clients enjoy about working with you?

My communication skills and industry experience working for a Fortune 500 CPG Company.

What is your favorite line from the Rea Way and why?

Fall forward. Be persistent in finding creative solutions. Mistakes will happen but learn from them and continue to grind to find a solution.

Professional Memberships

  • Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA)

Education + Credentials

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from University of Akron
  • Master’s Degree in Management from University of Akron

Areas of Expertise

Roughly 20 years of experience in Accounting and Manufacturing and helps clients solve complex issues across multiple disciplines, like cost and profitability analysis, ERP implementations, and lean manufacturing.

Notable Achievements

The 2023 Tim McDaniel Award for Innovation

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Coaching and watching my kids sports.
Interesting Fact: I played Division 1 Baseball!

I am a driven, hard-working professional that enjoys helping others and strives for quality of excellence in everything that I do.

Year Started with Rea

2022
Wooster
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