[1] In 1991, President Bush nominated Ryder to be Director of the United States Mint and he subsequently held this office from September 1992 to November 1993 via a recess appointment.

Ryder worked closely with Honeywell's technical team in the development and issuance of 18 United States patents.

In 2017, Ryder was again nominated as Director of the United States Mint by President Donald Trump and confirmed by a voice vote on March 21, 2018.

The pandemic required changes in coin manufacturing procedures, including temporary shutdowns, to keep employees safe.

[11] The Mint released 2021 100th anniversary Morgan and Peace dollars that were not technically commemorative coins and were authorized under legislation that lacks a sunset provision, which allows them to be issued on an ongoing basis.

[17] During his tenure, Ryder was also responsible for a major change to the Mint's flagship silver and gold coin series, the American Silver Eagle and the American Gold Eagle, which both saw the introduction of new reverse designs for the first time since 1986 that were designed respectively by Emily Damstra and Jennie Norris.

[17] Ryder also appointed the Mint's 14th Chief Engraver Joseph Menna in February 2019—the first person to serve in the position since the 2010 retirement of John M. Mercanti.