About Us
A message from Mark and Alyssa (Aly) Williams…
Wow — it is hard to believe that we have had the awesome opportunity to own Williams on the Lake after being a part of the company for over 20 years! As second generation owners (and a husband and wife team!), we strive to achieve all that Nancy and Virg dreamed this could be and more. For the past 35 years, Williams on the Lake has enjoyed helping all our wedding clients and other guests create wonderful memories that they will always remember. We love this part of our jobs–creating beautiful memories for all of our clients and guests. It is our biggest honor.
Our Story
We could not have done this without the love and support of our parents, Nancy and Virg Williams and Beulah and Don Lott, as well as our amazing and understanding children Zachary and Claudia Williams. We are so grateful to our extraordinary team, including Alana Carver (Event Coordinator), and David Daniels (Sous Chef), and all our amazing support staff that makes this team a family.
We would like to thank and remember always Virg Williams (11/2020), Beulah Lott (6/2023) and Andrew de Luna (6/2023) for the amazing love, hard work and support that they gave us here at Williams on the Lake. We could not do what we have done without them.
We absolutely love our community here in Medina and cannot thank them enough for helping us succeed. We look forward to serving you here soon!
Meet the team
Mark Williams
Owner
Hi! Welcome to our website. We appreciate the time you are spending doing research for your special event, and we also appreciate the consideration that you have given us as a part of that planning process.
My name is Mark Williams and I am a Co-Owner here at Williams on the Lake. I am the oldest of the second generation of Williams, and I have been a part of the food service and hospitality industry since the age of 16. I still love it! Working with our clients is definitely the best part of the job. Each guest, whether a bridal couple or a corporate client, is special, and our job is to fulfill those unique needs with a high quality, timely and economical response. If you ever encounter an issue with our staff, venues or services don’t hesitate to call on me. However, with the great responses we always receive, I’m much more accustomed to praise from satisfied clients and guests!
Thanks, and please continue reading on for more about the ownership and key staff in each department. We look forward to serving you well!
Aly Williams
Owner / Sales Manager
Hello, my name is Alyssa Williams, but you can call me Aly. I have worked at Williams on the Lake since October of 1994. I began my career here as a server, just learning the basics. (Lesson #1: Make sure EVERY guest here knows how important he or she is to us!) As time went on, my job expanded to bookkeeping, to Office Manager, and then to Sales Manager.
My duties have grown throughout the years but I will never forget that every guest matters. My goal as Sales Manager is to let all clients know that during hectic planning times, all of our staff is here to help them with their questions, concerns and needs. (Lesson #2: There are no stupid questions!)
My husband, Mark, and I especially enjoy coming to work each day to help our bridal couples create their dream weddings. I truly hope that they will be as happy together as we are.
I believe that what sets us apart from our competitors is the fact that we are a family. Our family truly cares about making your special day a joyful experience that no one will ever forget!
Alana Carver
Event Coordinator
Hello!! My name is Alana Carver, and I am an Event Coordinator here at Williams on the Lake. I started my journey here in August of 2019. Although it has been just a short time, I am learning each day, and The Williams on the Lake family has shown me so much. I went to school for Cosmetology and did hair for 7 years. During those 7 years I had two beautiful children, who take almost all of my time. But I somehow find the extra time to fulfill something that I am learning to become very fond of, which is my love for this career. There is never one event like the other, and working with so many different people has been great.
I strive to be better each day at what I do and to make each one of our clients happy in their own individual way, as well. We have an amazing staff here at Williams, so I truly feel we can cater to almost everyone’s wants and needs, or sure try our hardest. Please let me and our team here at Williams on the Lake make your special event a day to never forget.
Dave Daniels
Sous Chef
Bonjour, Hello! My style of cooking has a lot of old school French influences, as well as new school fusion techniques to compliment the contemporary style that the classical cuisine has to offer. Currently, I love my position as Sous Chef at Williams on the Lake. I spend most of the time at work, practicing baking fresh bread recipes, as well as testing new and exciting recipes.
I have found that the flavor and creativity of my food comes from my experience and from those I have worked with. All I can say is: let me cook for you, and you will see for yourself.
Andy DeLuna
In memory of our loving friend, colleague, and Williams on the Lake family member.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Andy DeLuna and I am the General Manager at Williams on the Lake. I have been in the restaurant industry for more than 25 years and started working with private events and weddings in 2003. I worked with the team at Williams on the Lake for 10 years, then honed my talents, leadership skills and event services with some other venues, including venues in Downtown Cleveland.
I have returned to the Williams on the Lake team because I have always been “one of the family”! Over the years, I have drawn on their experience, advice, strength, and love, to enhance my growth as an Event Planner, a community leader, a friend, and a good moral human being. We put our love into everything we do!
I do what I do because I love it! My biggest reward is when the guests leave happy! It doesn’t matter whether you come for a wedding, corporate event, fundraiser or just a social gathering. I work with our team to create the best experience possible and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Come see what our team can do to make your event experience worry free, easy, and as always – memorable! I am here to help.
