Ryan Lukson was born and raised in Richland, WA and graduated from Richland High School. After receiving his Business-Finance Degree from the University of Washington, and subsequent Juris Doctor Degree from Florida State University, Ryan worked as a civil litigator for several years in Orlando, FL and Seattle, WA. With a desire to move closer to family, Ryan moved back to Richland in 2011.  

Since moving back to Richland, Ryan has worked as a Civil Deputy Prosecutor for the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office, and he currently serves as Assistant General Counsel/Director of Compliance for Energy Northwest. Ryan was first elected to the Richland City Council in 2017 and appointed Mayor in January 2020 through January 2022. 

In his spare time, Ryan enjoys hiking, golfing, paddle boarding, and all of the wonderful local restaurants and amenities Richland has to offer.