Ryland has worked as a mission driven leader in the health & wellness space for the last 20 years.

He helped pioneer and manage the nationally recognized plant-based restaurant chains Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre.

He is a story teller and social architect using film to inspire actionable change and uplift consciousness. He is the co-creator of the transformational documentary film, May I Be Frank.

He co-founded the non-profit organization, Kiss the Ground and was the catalyst producer of the film series Kiss the Ground, Common Ground and Groundswell educating millions of people about regenerative agriculture.

Ryland currently is co-founder and co-executive director of American Regeneration, a nonprofit project focused on closing the educational gap between the regenerative agriculture pioneers and business leaders, policymakers and social influencers. He is a passionate speaker and advocates for Regenerative Agriculture.

In 2024 he partnered with his sister in a family-run, Agro-hospitality business on a 200-acre regenerative Ranch in Hill Country Texas, called Sovereignty Ranch where he currently gets to practice what he preaches.

Ryland is a dedicated husband, father of two young boys, and a thought leader who teaches communication tools for building thriving relationships and functional communities. His calling in life is for people to experience the indwelling presence of love.