Ryan Montgomery joined Southern Preparatory Academy as Dining Hall Manager in August 2024, bringing over 15 years of experience in culinary arts and hospitality. A graduate of Kendall College’s culinary arts program, Ryan served as a Mess Specialist with the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet in Yokosuka, Japan. A native of Tallapoosa County, Ryan is also a Master Plumber and is committed to supporting the academy’s agricultural initiatives, including launching the greenhouse and compost programs. With over a decade of experience coaching youth football, Ryan has mentored area youth through local churches and the Alabama Sheriff’s Youth Ranches. At Southern Prep, he also coaches Junior Varsity football and has been instrumental in establishing the school’s wrestling program.
