Ryan Howard

Ryan is a Partner at KellyPartners+JamesHoward.

Ryan is a Partner at KellyPartners+JamesHoward and has more than 20 years of experience specializing in accounting, tax, and advisory services for McDonald’s Owner-Operators. 

He is a nationally recognized expert in McDonald’s operations, regularly presenting at national McDonald’s conferences on topics including tax strategy, accounting practices, and franchise business development. Ryan currently serves as a board member of the National Franchise Consultants and Accountants (NFCA), bringing his extensive industry knowledge to guide McDonald’s Owner-Operators nationwide. 

A graduate of UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Business Economics, Ryan earned his CPA license in 2005 and became a Partner at the firm just one year later. 

From 2005 to 2015, he organized and led the annual Rock the House benefit concert series, raising significant funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California to support families with hospitalized children.  

Education 

• University of California, Santa Barbara 
  Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics (2001) 

Memberships and Affiliations 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Licensed since 2005 

• Board Member (2019–Present), National Franchise Consultants and Accountants (NFCA) 

Community Involvement 

• Organizer and Chair (2005–2015), Rock the House benefit concert series 

• Raised significant funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California