Ryan Coleman

Vice President

Ryan Coleman is Vice President in the O’Neill and Associates Government Relations practice.  His deep experience in government relations supports the work he does for his clients working with them to develop and implement public affairs strategies that help reach their goals on both municipal and state levels.

For more than 20 years, Ryan has built a robust and diverse career in political and public affairs roles. As the Director of Government Affairs/Public Affairs at The Fallon Company in Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, and Nashville, TN, Ryan led all political engagement efforts in support of large-scale mixed-use development projects. He developed and implemented community engagement strategies, collaborating with workforce development groups and community organizations to garner support and function as a working partner throughout project development.

Previously, Ryan served in key positions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the Office of Governor Charlie Baker. As Chief Secretary, he managed various governmental offices and served as the Governor’s office point of contact for nine Secretariats, handling issues ranging from legislative to judicial matters, and all things political. His preceding tenure as the Governor’s Legislative Director saw him managing the administration’s legislative portfolio and successfully overseeing the passage of significant legislative initiatives, including the establishment of the Fiscal Control Management Board at the MBTA.