Ryan Clarque leads security at Black Rifle Coffee Company, where he oversees an intelligence‑led, converged physical and cyber security program for a veteran‑founded business. His background includes senior cyber threat intelligence and incident response leadership at Levi Strauss & Co., as well as investigative roles at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts focused on insider threats, organized crime, and workplace violence. Ryan began his career as a U.S. Army Armor Officer, shaping a mission‑first approach to security leadership. An active contributor to the security community, he serves on the RH‑ISAC CISO Advisory Board, participates in the SDA Bocconi School of Management Corporate Information Security Roundtable, and is a member of the Bain Capital Ventures Cyber Leaders Advisory Board. He also mentors cybersecurity technology founders and innovators on building practical, scalable security products and programs.



