M. Ryan Mason, PhD, CSCS
Lecturer
Dr. M. Ryan Mason, PhD, CSCS, is an expert in tactical strength and conditioning, specializing in first responder performance. He earned his PhD in Exercise Science from the University of Kentucky, where his research focused on the effects of exercise-induced fatigue on firefighter performance. Dr. Mason has presented at local, regional, and national conferences, contributing to studies on firefighter performance and injury prevention. A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), he lectures in Exercise Science at the University of Kentucky, advancing research and education in tactical fitness.