Ryan Peay is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Oil and Natural Gas in the Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office. He sets the strategic direction for the Office and administers the programs, including research and development, engagement, analysis, budget, and natural gas regulation. Previously, Mr. Peay was the Director of Planning and Administration and was responsible for strategic planning as well as coordinating and integrating daily activities across the Office.
Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Energy, Mr. Peay was a manager at a major consulting firm, focused on strategic planning, financial programming, and budgeting activities. From 2002 to 2007, Mr. Peay served on active duty in the U.S. Army as a Field Artillery Officer in the 101st Airborne Division.
Mr. Peay holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute with a B.A. in International Studies and Political Science.