Senior Project Architect

Ryan breaks ground on Academy of Classical Education at Covington in Louisiana. March 20, 2026 Ryan Companies US, Inc., in conjunction with Charter Schools USA (CSUSA), marks a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of the Academy of Classical Education at Covington, a state-of-the-art, 69,000-square-foot educational campus, in Covington, Louisiana. Located in St. Tammany Parish, the K-8 public charter school is scheduled to open early August 2026. The new, tuition-free school addresses the high demand for more educational options in a growing community. It is the first public charter school in the area to offer a classical education. Expected to launch at full enrollment, the future-ready campus will include flexible and collaborative environments, such as athletic facilities, open learning spaces and specialty break-out rooms, as well as dedicated labs for science, art and music. Ryan will serve as the builder with Red Apple Development as the site's developer. Construction began last summer and will be completed ahead of the next academic year. The Academy of Classical Education at Covington offers a classical, liberal arts-based education focused on academic excellence, character development and civic virtue. Instruction is grounded in the Trivium - Grammar, Logic and Rhetoric - and supported by a technology-enhanced, personalized learning model that strengthens, rather than replaces, traditional teaching. Students, known as scholars, engage with classic literature, language instruction at all grade levels, Socratic discussion and service-learning while guided by the school's Beacons of Virtue: prudence, fortitude, temperance and justice. "This project represents more than a testament to our strong relationship with CSUSA," said Nathan Golik, south central region president at Ryan Companies. "Showcasing Ryan's expertise as a premier builder in the core education sector, the development reinforces our commitment to delivering modern educational centers. The Academy of Classical Education at Covington will create lasting value and become a source of pride for the Covington community." The Academy of Classical Education at Covington is part of Ryan's growing presence in the Southeast in the K-12 market. Also, along with CSUSA and RAD, Ryan delivered three charter schools in fall 2025, including Discovery School at Myrtle Beach in Conway, S.C.; Vermillion Charter Academy in Maurice, La.; and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy Middle School in Lafayette, La.

Nathan Golik joins Ryan as South Central region president. Ryan Companies Inc. is thrilled to announce the addition of Nathan Golik as president of its South Central region. Nathan will oversee real estate development and construction efforts across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas. Anchored by its offices in Austin and Dallas, Texas, its South Central region is a key market for Ryan, where more than 2 million square feet of projects are under construction. "It is a true honor to join Ryan and lead our mission to deliver exceptional value to clients and communities across the South Central region," Nathan said. "I am deeply committed to cultivating strong relationships with our talented teams, long-standing partners and new clients as we bring life to meaningful projects that leave a lasting, positive impact." Nathan most recently worked at NexCore Group as executive vice president. He brings more than 25 years of experience to Ryan, leading over $2 billion in healthcare, office and data center developments nationwide. He has built a strong reputation for his leadership in commercial development, with deep expertise spanning transaction structuring, client development, financial underwriting, entitlement procurement and project management. In his previous role, he led the successful pursuit of up to five medical office building developments for a major health system in South Carolina. He also secured preferred developer status with a nationally recognized cancer care operator, resulting in the development of three cancer centers totaling more than $75 million in capitalization. "We are very excited to have Nathan as the new leader for our South Central region," said Julie Ferguson, its Southern Division President. "His outstanding reputation in development, relationships with key stakeholders and unwavering commitment to community impact make him an exceptional addition to our team. Nathan's dedication to professional excellence and stewardship reflects the values we hold at Ryan and will drive meaningful growth across the region and company." Nathan is a graduate of Baylor University where he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is an active member of The Salesmanship Club of Dallas and served as the chairman of the board of trustees at The Covenant School in Dallas. He is also a long-time member and former chairman of The Associate Leadership Council for The Real Estate Council in Dallas. Since 2012, Ryan Companies Inc. has been an established leader in the South Central region, delivering transformative projects and earning a reputation for its work across multiple sectors including industrial, office, multifamily, senior living and retail. Ryan Companies Inc. has completed several noteworthy projects in recent years including ATX Tower, Grand Living at the Grove and Rivette Tower, all located in Austin. Other prominent projects completed in the region include Ryan Tower in Plano, Texas, The Village at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas and the Dallas County Oak Cliff Government Center in Dallas.