Christian RyanChristian Ryan

Background and experience. Chris is an attorney based in Gypsum. He began his career as a prosecutor in Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek, where he handled complex cases including homicides, vehicular homicides, and accidental deaths. After moving to the Valley, he continued prosecuting in the 5th Judicial District Attorney's office, handling cases across the spectrum—including multiple death investigations. Over those years he built a strong working relationship with Eagle County law enforcement, grounded in mutual trust and respect. After five years in prosecution, he opened Ryan Law L.L.C., a practice focused on criminal and traffic defense. Chrisryan4coroner

Why he's running. Chris frames the Coroner's office around three commitments: compassion, respect, and law. As he puts it, most citizens never know their coroner until the need knocks on their door—and he promises that when a family meets the Office of the Coroner, they'll be treated with the compassion and respect they deserve in life's hardest moments. He points to his prosecutorial experience with death investigations as direct, relevant preparation for the role, and his goal is an office that operates professionally and lawfully while putting grieving families first. Chrisryan4coroner