Ryan D. Gillmor is a veteran public safety professional, technologist, and community leader with nearly 30 years of experience in law enforcement and municipal operations. He currently serves as the IT Coordinator and Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Willard, Ohio, where he oversees technology systems, code compliance, and public safety initiatives. Ryan also serves as one of the Asst. Directors of the Tiffin University Drone Academy.
Ryan’s career began in the early 1990s as a dispatcher and police officer, culminating in 27 years with the Willard Police Department, where he advanced through the ranks to sergeant and supervisor of both officers and the detective bureau. Alongside his law enforcement career, he became a trusted IT consultant, managing servers, databases, and systems critical to public safety operations.
He later served as Deputy Director of the Huron County Emergency Management Agency, where he coordinated countywide emergency response planning, grant administration, and communications systems. His technical expertise also led to the creation of Huron County’s first Mobile Device Forensics Lab in partnership with the U.S. Secret Service.
An FAA-licensed drone pilot, Ryan leads the Willard Public Safety Drone Unit and has introduced innovative programs for schools, including drone education and eSports initiatives. He also teaches as an adjunct instructor for several Ohio police academies, helping train the next generation of law enforcement professionals.
Ryan is a graduate of the University of Toledo, an OPOTA-certified peace officer, and holds advanced certifications in computer forensics and mobile device investigations. A Project Leadership of Huron County graduate and active member of the Willard Fraternal Order of Police. Ryan Gillmor’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to integrity, innovation, and service—qualities that have made him a respected leader in both public safety and community development.