What started as a young teenager sorting bits at Tungco has evolved into Ryan Sizemore’s 25-year career that exemplifies the company’s commitment to growing talent from within. Starting at just 12 or 13 years old alongside childhood friend Cliff, Ryan has literally done every job at Tungco—from welding and maintenance to bookkeeping. When Steve recognized Ryan’s potential and invested in his education, paying for college courses he couldn’t afford himself, it set the foundation for a career trajectory that would transform not just one life, but strengthen the entire organization’s financial leadership.
Today’s CFO role looks nothing like it did decades ago, and Ryan embodies this evolution perfectly. Rather than simply reporting data back to operations teams, he’s become a problem solver and strategic thinker planning 10 and 20 years into the future. The hands-on experience of having worked every position in the company gives Ryan unique insight into how financial decisions impact real people doing real work. That practical knowledge, combined with formal training and mentorship from Steve, created the exact kind of strategic partner Tungco needed to navigate an increasingly complex business landscape.
Outside the office, the same values that drive Ryan’s success at Tungco—loyalty, hard work, and genuine relationships—show up in every aspect of his life. Whether teaching his boys the “man rules” (love God, take care of your family), staying active and cooking together as a family, or maintaining that 15-year tradition of upland game hunting with Cliff and their dogs, it’s clear that the camaraderie and teamwork that define Tungco culture run deep. “I get to be what Steve was to me, to these guys,” Ryan says of mentoring the current finance team. With no immediate plans to retire, this 25-year veteran is proof that when you invest in people, they invest right back—for decades.
