06-05-2025
WVSSAC names new executive director
PARKERSBURG, (WBOY) — The past year has featured a lot of change for the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission (WVSSAC), including the reclassification of several schools across the state. Now, the organization is also approaching a change in leadership.
Wayne Ryan
In a release Tuesday afternoon, the WVSSAC announced that Wayne Ryan will become the organization's next executive director on July 1. Ryan, an alumnus of Hinton High School in Summers County, will replace current Executive Director David Price, who plans to retire later this year.
'I appreciate the board of directors' confidence in me,' Ryan said. 'It is an honor to serve in this position, and I am humbled by this opportunity. I am looking forward to working with the board and all stakeholders to continue to serve our student-athletes and our member schools. Our staff will work very hard to better serve and support our member schools and help advance the mission of education-based athletics.'
Bleachers being removed from Hite Field for safety reasons
Ryan currently serves as associate executive director at the WVSSAC and was an assistant director between 2016-2023. He has also previously served in leadership roles outside the WVSSAC, including a stint as president of the West Virginia Athletic Directors Association.
Ryan's background also includes times serving as a coach, teacher, athletic director and assistant principal during his 30 years in Summers County.
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