Ryan Kominakis is a proud husband and father. He and his wife, Alyse, have been married for nearly 17 years and are the proud parents of two sons, Charlie and Jack.

A lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, Ryan grew up in Union Township. Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 2007 to 2012. During his five years of service, he completed multiple deployments, including service in Afghanistan, where he led Marines in a combat environment. He also served as a Section Leader stateside, responsible for leading, mentoring, and training Marines in preparation for future deployments.

Following his honorable service in the Marine Corps, Ryan returned home to Northwest Indiana in 2012 and began his career in the steel industry with U.S. Steel, where he has worked as a crane operator, union crew leader, and crane trainer. He has also served as a union representative for the United Steelworkers for the past eleven years, advocating for the interests, safety and well-being of his fellow steelworkers.

In addition to his professional and labor leadership, Ryan has remained actively involved in veterans’ service through Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 988 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Over the years, he has held several officer positions and has taken a leadership role in organizing and chairing the Post’s commemorative ceremonies, including Memorial Day, Flag Day, POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day.

Ryan’s experiences in military service, the steel industry, organized labor, and veterans’ advocacy have shaped his commitment to public service and to representing the people and communities of House District 4 in the Indiana General Assembly.