About

Ryan Herring is a strategic HR executive and founder of FOCUS HR, with over 20 years of experience leading human resources in complex, mission-driven environments. He most recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer for a large community college, where he built scalable people strategies that advanced culture, compliance, and performance. His expertise spans organizational design, compensation strategy, employee and labor relations, and executive advising, with a track record of measurable improvements in engagement, turnover, and leadership alignment.

Through FOCUS HR, Ryan provides practical, people-centered consulting services to public, private, and nonprofit organizations. His approach blends strategic insight with operational execution—helping clients solve immediate challenges while building infrastructure for long-term success.