Ryan Geesaman

Ryan Geesaman, PhD, is an Academic Dean of Arts & Sciences and Associate Professor of Communication & Media Arts at Lancaster Bible College. He chairs the Communication & Media Arts Department and coordinates the Media Arts Production program. His professional background includes over 14 years as Video Production Director at LCBC, a church with 16,000+ weekly attendees. He is an award-winning film editor with expertise in media technology and educational resource development.

Education: PhD in Communication (Regent University, VA), MS in Information Systems (Penn State), and BS in Television/Radio (Ithaca College).

Research interests focus on integrating technology into media arts education, film production techniques, and leveraging digital tools for worship and performance. His career emphasizes bridging technical skills with creative arts in both academic and ministry contexts.

Notable professional contributions include award-winning film editing and leadership in multi-site church media operations. His philosophy emphasizes combining skill development with resource access to achieve excellence in students' fields.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Media Arts Production program at LBC, fostering collaborative environments for student projects and real-world media applications.