Ryan Wenrich is a seasoned entrepreneur and business intermediary with over two decades of experience owning, operating, and advising small to mid-sized businesses across multiple industries. As a Senior Advisor with Apex Business Advisors, Ryan leverages a rare blend of hands-on ownership experience and strategic insight to guide clients through business sales, mergers, and acquisitions.
After earning a degree in Business Administration and East Asian Languages from the University of Kansas—and completing additional studies in Tokyo—Ryan launched into entrepreneurship. He began by acquiring a group of family-owned restaurants and expanded into real estate, accounting, and retail. At the height of his operations, he oversaw more than 100 employees across multiple companies, gaining deep expertise in operations, staffing, marketing, and financial performance.
Ryan’s career includes high-level corporate leadership, including his role as Director of Food & Beverage for a large restaurant and entertainment group with over 70 locations, where he provided strategic direction for 60+ foodservice operations ranging from fine dining to cafés and golf courses. His ability to identify growth opportunities, optimize processes, and lead complex negotiations has consistently delivered tangible value for both private and institutional stakeholders.
Today, Ryan applies that same entrepreneurial mindset to help business owners maximize value during exit. He is known for his thoughtful, pragmatic approach to deals, guiding sellers and buyers through the often-complex emotional and financial dynamics of business transitions. From tackling licensing roadblocks to restructuring deal terms, Ryan helps clients stay focused on outcomes and make smart, informed decisions.
While he has completed deals in sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, and professional services, Ryan considers himself a generalist who thrives on the variety of working with all types of businesses.
He lives in Overland Park, Kansas, where he enjoys time with his daughter and stays active in the outdoors through skiing, kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running.