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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 and service:
- Council for a Better Louisiana (CABL) Leadership Louisiana Alumnus
- New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute (NORLI) Alumnus
- Racial Equity Institute (REI) Alumnus
- Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) Louisiana Tourism Leadership Academy Alumnus
- Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) Board Member
- NAIOP Board Member
- Preservation Hall Foundation Advisory Board Member
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 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
