Ryan Lewis first discovered his love of construction in junior high when his family built their own home. Since then, he has continued to build and learn as much as possible, as well as built his own home from start to finish. Ryan has now been in the construction business for about 18 years, starting out framing houses and from there working his way through many other trades from siding and decks to tile and trim and everything between. In the past few years, Ryan has moved into commercial and residential property maintenance through RGL Construction. Because the construction industry is somewhat seasonal, Ryan has expanded RGL Construction to offer remodeling, which has become a big part of his business as well. Today, Ryan may be refinishing a kitchen and the next roofing and replacing windows all within a couple weeks.  

Tell me a little about your family - I am married to my beautiful wife of 6 years and we just had our first son Caleb in March. We also have two French Bulldogs Lola and Frank.

What do you see as one of your biggest turning points in your life? - The biggest turning point of my life was the birth of my son and understanding all the responsibilities of being a parent.

What is your favorite thing to do on your day off? - Besides spending time with my family, I love to play golf.

What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know. - I taught myself how to sail and race sailboats.

What are you the most proud of? - My work ethic and always doing the best that I can.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? - To always be honest and treat others like you want to be treated.

What is the one goal you would most like to accomplish? - I would like to write a book about my experiences and what I have learned throughout my life.

How would your friends describe you? - Funny, giving, hard working and pays a lot of attention to detail.

What is the greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? - My greatest talent that I don’t use in my daily work life is cooking.  I like to make things without a recipe, where I just put in what I think will taste good.  Sometimes you can actually eat it.

Which talent would you most like to have? - I wish I was more talented with music; I would like to learn how to play the guitar.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? - I wish I had more patience.

What is your favorite book or the last good book you read? - The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck, M.D.

What is your favorite movie? - Old School

What is your favorite TV show? - American Pickers and New Yankee Workshop

What is your favorite Lincoln restaurant?- Ali Baba’s

If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? - Professional golfer Tom Watson