We are excited to welcome our July speaker for Faith in Business Branson: Larry Ryan, the recently retired founder and president of Ryan Lawn & Tree.
Larry’s story is a modern-day testament to a familiar biblical truth: what others might see as a setback, God uses for a greater good. Much like the story of Joseph in the Old Testament, Larry navigated the challenges of building a business from the ground up—starting as the sole employee in his garage—to create something that now blesses hundreds of families.
Larry will share the heart behind his mission to bring Christ into the workplace. He didn’t just want to build another landscape company; he wanted to disrupt the industry model. He will discuss his transition away from seasonal labor toward a model where every associate is a full-time, full-benefit team member with a path to ownership. This vision eventually led to Ryan Lawn & Tree becoming a 100% employee-owned company, now boasting over 500 associates and graduates from more than 80 different colleges.
Whether you are a solo entrepreneur in your own “garage phase” or leading a large organization, Larry’s insights on fostering a professional atmosphere of continual education and stewardship will challenge and inspire you.
Raised in the rolling hills of Southwest Missouri, Martin Dingman’s appreciation for the outdoors, his love for family, and unwavering faith have been the foundation of his life and work. In 1990, after successfully founding and leading two previous ventures, Martin and his wife of forty-two years, Gay, launched the Martin Dingman brand—a pursuit of excellence that has become a treasured family legacy. Today, their three children work alongside them in the business, each contributing to its continued growth with the same heart and purpose with which it began. And just as ever-present as family are the four regal, rare, and Royal Llewellin Setters—beloved companions who embody the charm and loyalty at the heart of the Dingman Refined Country lifestyle.
In his debut book, Magnify Your Style, Maximize Your Life, Martin doesn’t just to tell his story, but offers sincere, hard-won guidance on how to live with intention, present oneself with dignity, and lead with quiet confidence. He inspires men of all ages to strive to be their very best, while never forgetting the true source of every gift and every success.
Martin Dingman is far more than a fabricated brand—he is a real person, a country gentleman, a testament to heritage, hard work, high standards, and the enduring grace of a life well lived.
Branching out of Faith in Business in Springfield, Missouri, this gathering holds a special place in the hearts of those who live in an area focused on faith, flag, and family!
The Faith in Business vision began with Sean Kouplan of Tulsa. Conrad Griggs of Springfield inspired the idea of bringing it to Branson.
Ollis, Akers & Arney
Gettig Floor’D
Maxon Fine Jewelry
Higginbotham Insurance
Ryan Tree & Lawn Branson
