RAQUEL RYAN

Chief Operating Officer | H & M Capital Management
Chief Executive Officer | Weddings on the Lake

With over two decades of executive leadership experience, Raquel Ryan is a results-driven strategist known for building and scaling multi-million dollar businesses across California and Nevada. As Chief Operating Officer of H & M Capital Management, Raquel oversees operations, financials, and business development for a diverse portfolio of properties, delivering measurable growth, profitability, and operational excellence. Raquel also serves as the CEO of Weddings on the Lake, where her innovative approach to hospitality and event management has made the brand a recognized leader in the wedding industry. Her journey began in 2000 as the founder of Always and Forever Weddings, which she successfully expanded and later merged to create Weddings on the Lake in 2015.

A proven leader in strategic planning, financial oversight, and customer experience, Raquel brings sharp business acumen, creative problem-solving, and a relentless drive for excellence to every venture she leads.