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Blake Ryan is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing Partner at Storyland Studios. In addition to leading the multidisciplinary firm, comprised of architects, artisans, creatives, and some of the most experienced professionals in the themed entertainment industry, Blake acts as Storyland’s Guardian of Culture.
Over nearly two decades of service, Blake has helped to shape a standout culture at Storyland, while working alongside notable clients such as The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, Salesforce, SoFi Stadium, and World Vision. The firm has experienced a healthy growth trajectory, significant organizational transformation, and a broad expansion of service offerings. As an entrepreneurial leader, he champions vision, culture, creative innovation, and collaboration to fulfill commitments to both clients and employees alike.
Blake is passionate about Storyland, but he also has a big heart for the community. In 2014, he founded Restoration Roasters, a specialty coffee bar that provides financial support and hands-on vocational training for homeless veterans.
Before joining Storyland, Blake served as a finance and operations executive, working with a broad range of domestic and international organizations from large financial institutions to small nonprofit organizations.