Ryan Demkovich is currently the Director of Bands at Pearland High School in Pearland, Texas. Under his direction, the Pearland HS Band has been a BOA Regional, Super Regional, and UIL State Marching Contest finalist. Prior to his position at Pearland, he was the Director of Bands at Stephen F. Austin High School in Fort Bend ISD. In his time at SFA, the band was a consistent Bands of America Regional and Super Regional Finalist and consistently qualified for the UIL State Marching Band Contest. He was also priveledged to direct the SFA Symphony Orchestra in 2018 and conduct the SFA Percussion Ensemble in 2021 at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.

Ryan is originally from Jenison, Michigan and has a Bachelor’s Degree in music education from Western Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in conducting from the University of Houston. Ryan marched in the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps in 2003 and was a 2-time World Champion with the Cavaliers from 2004-2006. His drum corps experience continued as a member of the Cavaliers Brass Staff from 2007-2009, and the following 13 years as a visual instructor at the Santa Clara Vanguard. Ryan is also on the faculty of SASI - The Leadership People, is on faculty for the Breakdown Camp, and is an active adjudicator for Bands of America and UIL.

Ryan currently resides in Houston, Texas with his fiancé Cyndi and his dog Biscuit. He spends his free time as a season ticket holder for the Houston Rockets, working out, and enjoying Houston’s amazing culinary scene.