Press Release: AAC Welcomes Ryan Coyne as Treasurer

The American Arts Conservancy (AAC) is proud to welcome Ryan Coyne, Founder and CEO of Starboard, LLC, as Treasurer of its Board of Directors.

Ryan is a nationally recognized leader in digital media and strategy. Under his leadership, Starboard has grown into one of the fastest-rising firms in the country, recognized by Inc. 5000 as the 13th fastest-growing company in the United States and the fastest-growing advertising/media company nationwide. Today, Starboard’s network of media properties reaches more than 150 million people monthly, including the largest Substack by subscribership in the world.

In addition to his business achievements, Ryan is deeply committed to service. He is the founder of the Working Warrior Foundation, which assists veterans and their families as they reintegrate into civilian life, and he is a member of the Malvern Prep Athletic Hall of Fame in his hometown of Malvern, Pennsylvania. He is also a graduate of Cornell University, where he studied Applied Economics and Management with a focus on Finance.

“Ryan brings extraordinary expertise in organizational growth and financial stewardship,” said Jenni Parido, Founder and Executive Director of AAC. “His leadership will strengthen our capacity to preserve, promote, and share American art across the globe.” AAC is honored to have Ryan’s leadership guiding our mission of preservation, diplomacy, and education in the arts.