From small beginnings in New Sarpy, Louisiana, Ryan Burks understands that success is not an accident. A graduate of Tulane University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Ryan, along with his wife Stephanie, founded RYCARS Construction. RYCARS’s core competency is building envelope integrity. Ryan is a hands-on, proactive leader and makes it his mission to connect personally with his customers. Through his visionary leadership, the company has successfully completed over $125 million in commercial roofing and construction projects across the Southeast, and RYCARS has become a key source for commercial roofing applications with offices in New Orleans and Atlanta. Aside from sizable philanthropic contributions, RYCARS commits to regular community service hours with numerous organizations in the community. Ryan and Stephanie have three children, Arielle, Ryan II and Caleb.