Staff Directory
- Title:
- Director of Operations
- Email:
- Phone:
- (615) 966-5868
Brian Ryman enters his 22nd year as the director of baseball operations for the Lipscomb athletics department in 2026-27.
Ryman served as director of baseball operations in 2006. He was named an assistant coach for the 2007 and 2008 seasons before returning as director of baseball operations in 2009 and 2010.
His responsibilities with the baseball program include managing baseball camps, overseeing fundraising, team travel, on-campus recruiting and summer league placement for the Lipscomb players.
Ryman is also baseball's liaison with Lipscomb athletics compliance. He also works closely with the National Bison Club and the Lipscomb Baseball Alumni, organizing various team events throughout the year, and he helps coordinate the Lipscomb Baseball Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament.
During his time with the Bisons, he has served as director of operations for the athletic department along with his duties with the baseball team.
A native of Jefferson City, Tennessee, Ryman served as a manager and student assistant at the University of Tennessee. During his time with the Vols, the team went to three SEC tournaments, three regionals, and one super regional, and the College World Series in 2005.
Born on May 30, 1980. his late father, Keith, was a scout for the Chicago Cubs, and his brother played at Carson-Newman College. He attended Jefferson County High School, Hiwassee College and The University of Tennessee.
He also served as the head coach of the Nashville Outlaws, a former collegiate summer league team, during the 2010 campaign.
Ryman is married to the former Kristin Peck, who is the head softball coach at Lipscomb University. The couple resides in Nashville with their son, Porter.
