CIC announces Ryan Smith as new vice president

CIC President Kevin Nolten, right, and CIC Vice President Ryan Smith, left. (Sean Green/CIC)

By Sean Green | Communications Manager

BOSSIER CITY, La. — Cyber Innovation Center (CIC), the leader in building a knowledge-based workforce for north Louisiana, has named Ryan Smith as its new vice president.

CIC delivers cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity education and technology transfer and transition efforts for the Air Force. The addition of Smith to the leadership team reinforces the CIC’s commitment to pioneering advancements that help its partners navigate complex challenges and optimize operations.

“Ryan is a proven leader known for transforming organizations through innovation, helping them achieve new levels of performance,” said CIC President Kevin Nolten. “His quantifiable successes in efficiency, data visualization, business intelligence, and supply chain management will add tremendous value to the CIC’s capabilities.”

Smith will play a pivotal role to the operational success of the CIC by providing strategic oversight of key operations such as contracting, marketing, and business development while supervising business units to ensure alignment with CIC’s mission.

Smith brings his extensive experience in innovation and a strong track record of driving transformative solutions to the CIC. He most recently acted as assistant vice president of clinic operations for Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport where he worked with diverse teams in process improvement, promoted efficiency in business operations, and developed solutions for improved outcomes.

“I am excited to leverage my experience in innovation to help the CIC grow its partnerships and ability to create the next generation workforce,” Ryan said. “I know the CIC has a track record of success in cybersecurity and defense, and I am focused on adding to that by increasing our efficiency and identifying areas for strategic growth.”

As the anchor of the 3,000-acre National Cyber Research Park, the CIC has built a reputation for creating solutions to expand the knowledge-based workforce that can support the growing needs of government, industry, and academic partners. As a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation, CIC fosters collaboration among its partners and accelerates technology, research, and development.