Ryan McAlindin performed with The Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps during the summers of 2021 and 2022. He served on the Administrative Staff of The Troopers in 2023, The Blue Knights in 2024, and The Spartans since the 2025 season. As an educator, he has also taught visual technique at local high schools in Southern California. 

Ryan is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Political Science at California State University, Fullerton. He is also a proud graduate of Montana State University in Bozeman, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing video games, walking his dog, and studying politics.