White House Years
Ryan began serving at the White House in February 1982, as Deputy Director of Presidential Appointments and Scheduling. He was appointed a year later to the position of Director of Presidential Appointments and Scheduling. In 1985, Ryan began working in the White House Office of Private Sector Initiatives, as well as maintaining his employment as Director of Scheduling.
On November 4, 1987, President Reagan personally appointed Ryan to be Assistant to the President.
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