Building on a legacy that has spanned four generations, Ryan Gootee continued the construction path that began with his great-grandfather in 1909. At an early age, he began his career working on projects during the summers at his father’s company. In 2004, he founded Ryan Gootee General Contractors, which has since delivered multiple educational facilities, athletic complexes, restaurants, condominiums, apartments, offices, retail developments, historical renovations and restorations to the Greater New Orleans area.

Currently Reading
Listening to the book “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman

Bucket List
Go see Normandy

First Job
I worked for my Dad all summer counting copper pipe fittings in a very hot warehouse at Grimaldi Construction when I was 14 years old.

Passion
Hunting and fishing…a lot

Favorite concert
I happened to be at a hunting lodge at the same time as Riley Green and Drake White and the two of them did an acoustic show for 30 people.