Katherine Ruttell doesn’t just market a company—she helps build its future. As the strategic force behind Live Oak Contracting’s marketing, development, and investor relations, she plays a critical role in shaping the company’s expansion while ensuring its projects and partnerships thrive.
With a background spanning corporate and family-owned businesses, Katherine honed her expertise in operations, branding, and business development before transitioning into the construction industry. She previously oversaw operations for ThyssenKrupp Elevator, gaining hands-on experience in large-scale project execution and corporate strategy.
As one of Live Oak Contracting’s founding team members, Katherine has been instrumental in building the company from the ground up—from shaping its brand identity to developing its national growth strategy. She helped propel Live Oak into one of the nation’s fastest-growing construction firms, securing Registered National Trademark Status and earning top industry rankings, including #1 on the Inc. 500 list for private construction firms.
Whether Live Oak acts as a trusted development partner or delivers third-party construction services, she ensures every project is strategically positioned for success. Beyond branding and investor engagement, Katherine also helps guide Live Oak’s philanthropic initiatives, ensuring the company remains deeply connected to the communities it helps build.
She has been recognized as a Hightower Emerging Leader, a JAX MVP Emerging Leader, and an alumna of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Center for Leadership. Katherine remains an active member of NAIOP and ULI, previously serving as ULI Northeast Florida’s Communications Chair.
Looking for a trusted development partner, third-party construction expertise, or market insights? Katherine is your go-to resource at Live Oak Contracting. Connect with her to explore how Live Oak can help bring your next project to life.