Expertise
Our people are true project professionals. We have developed and honed our skills through years of project work in high-performing organizations, carrying forward lessons learned to ensure continuous improvement.
About Schneider Ryan
Rooted in Expertise and Service
What sets us apart is our team of seasoned professionals who uphold our core values and put our clients first.
Core values
Our core values drive our business.
Integrity
Ethics first, always. Clear lines, sound decisions, and consistent training. We do things the right way, always exhibiting integrity and sound business judgment. You can trust us to make good decisions and to faithfully represent your interests and values.
Dependability
We are committed to getting the job done; we will never drop the ball. Our clients are always kept informed on project status, risks, mitigations, and outlook. Our goal: no surprises.
Professionalism
We are collaborative, respectful team players who are trained in professional conduct. We strive to be trusted leaders our clients can rely on.
Founders
The story of our founding
After years working inside major capital programs, our founders saw a recurring challenge: talented people and well-intentioned organizations can still struggle when roles are unclear, priorities compete, decisions churn, and leadership attention is spread thin. Schneider Ryan was built to help bring structure, accountability, and momentum to complex projects, with co-founders Brent Schneider and Christopher Ryan staying directly involved in the work.
Projects are most successful when they are carefully planned before financial commitments are made. We provide predictable results by focusing on the project management influence curve — the principle that your greatest and least costly influence on project success comes early in the project lifecycle. The fundamentals matter: clear objectives, disciplined controls, and consistent follow-through from concept through turnover.
We operate by core values that aren’t just slogans; they are backed by real standards and ongoing training for our team members. If you want a partner that keeps projects moving without drama and protects your interests along the way, Schneider Ryan is ready to partner with your organization.
Founder
Brent Schneider
Brent began his career in the oil and gas industry executing large capital projects at ExxonMobil. He was assigned to project developments in Iraq, Australia, Alaska, and Corpus Christi, with resident expatriate assignments in Qatar and Canada.
After ten years at ExxonMobil, Brent left to start Schneider Ryan. The initial goal was to provide independent project management consulting to companies and municipalities, but it soon expanded to focus on multifamily housing improvements and aviation projects.
In 2021, Schneider Ryan was tapped by United Airlines to help rebuild its project management office at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport after the COVID-19 pandemic. The engagement quickly grew into a full-scale aviation project portfolio, ranging from TSA security checkpoint upgrades to large infrastructure projects and industry-leading airline lounges.
Brent holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Co-Founder
Christopher Ryan
Christopher began his career in the oil and gas industry working on large-scale offshore drilling programs. He traveled to operations around the world to conduct sea trials and complete operational audits.
In 2014, Christopher entered the waterway dredging industry, working on a number of projects around the United States. This led Christopher to the Corpus Christi area, where he began working on liquefied natural gas (LNG) developments with Cheniere Energy.
At Cheniere, Christopher was responsible for leading infrastructure development projects, including jetty facilities, pipelines, roadways, parking facilities, and dredge material placement areas. He currently focuses on large infrastructure projects for Schneider Ryan's clients.
Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University.