As vice president of communications and business development, Kristian is responsible for all elements of the company’s branding and public relations efforts. Kristian is a veteran communications professional, and is charged with developing and maintaining relationships that lead to new construction projects and repeat clients.

He believes that everything communicates something and enjoys working with a team to ensure that communicating on behalf of Ryan Gootee General Contractors is planned and executed strategically, accurately and effectively.

Kristian has a keen interest in community involvement and civic engagement, including the following memberships, honors, and service:

• NAIOP Gulf Coast Chapter Board Member
• Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Board Member
• Preservation Hall Foundation Advisory Board Member
• Tulane School of Professional Advancement Advisory Board Member
• Urban Land Institute Louisiana Member
• Society for Marketing Professional Services Member (SMPS) / Former Board Member
• American Institute of Architects (AIA) New Orleans Member
• Former Board Member, French Quarter Festival, Inc.
• Former Chairman of the U.S. Travel Association Communications Advisory Committee
• Leadership Louisiana Alumnus
• NORLI Alumnus
• Racial Equity Institute Alumnus
• Louisiana Travel Association Tourism Leadership Academy Alumnus

Kristian grew up on a rice/crawfish farm and cattle ranch in rural, southwest Louisiana which helped shape his love of the outdoors. A self-taught grill and smoker enthusiast, avid reader, kayaker, and fisherman, Kristian also enjoys camping, road-tripping, live music and watching the LSU Tigers play football and baseball. He and his wife Emery have a chocolate Labrador retriever named Scout and enjoy spending time together in Pass Christian, MS.

Studied

Bachelor of Arts, Manship School of Mass Communication

Louisiana State University