James Tim Ryan, of 12 Windsor Drive, has served on the school board since 1994. His term expires on June 30, 2014.

A graduate of South Colonie Schools and Siena College, Ryan was employed as the Director of Transitional Programs for the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance until his retirement in 2005.

Ryan has served four terms (years) as South Colonie Board of Education President and two terms as board Vice President. He has been a presenter at National and New York State School Boards Association meetings/conferences and is active in the community. He and his wife, Deborah, have three children, all Colonie Central High School graduates.