Legacy Leadership in Construction: Reinventing REDCOM with Ryan Teicher
Legacy leadership in construction requires more than experience—it demands humility, vision, and the ability to honor what came before while pushing boldly into the future.
In this episode of Business Owners Tell All: What It Takes host Jamie Seeker speaks with Ryan Teicher, CEO of REDCOM Design & Construction, to explore how he’s modernizing a legacy company while staying true to its roots. From sweeping job sites as a teen to managing multimillion-dollar projects across the East Coast, Ryan’s story is a masterclass in thoughtful leadership.
From Jobsite Broom to REDCOM CEO
Before stepping into REDCOM, Ryan worked across residential and commercial sectors, managing projects for corporate giants like Siemens, Santander, and Quest Diagnostics. His journey through both family business and corporate construction gave him a rare perspective on what works—and what doesn’t.
In 2023, Ryan joined REDCOM, a full-service commercial design-build firm based in New Jersey, and brought with him a vision focused on efficiency, scalability, and purpose-driven sustainability.
🗣️ “I saw REDCOM as a place to combine the best of both worlds—family business values with corporate structure, without the bureaucracy.”
— Ryan Teicher
🔑 Lessons in Legacy Leadership in Construction
🧭 Listen First, Lead Second
One of Ryan’s first moves was to listen. Instead of immediately implementing change, he took time to understand the team, the processes, and REDCOM’s long-standing culture—an essential move in successful legacy leadership in construction.
🌱 Building Sustainably and Safely
Ryan is leading REDCOM with an eye toward the future—not just in design, but in sustainability and safety. He acknowledges that green building comes with cost and complexity but believes these are long-term investments worth making.
🗣️ “Forget about it being good for the environment—sustainable building is just smart. But it’s not always easy.”
— Ryan Teicher
🧠 Empathy Through Experience
Having worked as a builder, owner’s rep, and executive, Ryan understands what clients need—and how construction teams can deliver value beyond the build.
🗣️ “You can’t bulldoze your way into leadership. You have to earn trust, and that starts with humility.”
— Ryan Teicher
🧭 What It Takes to Be a Business Owner Today
When asked what it takes to run a business today, Ryan had this to say:
🗣️ “You’re never done learning.”
— Ryan Teicher
He explains that continuous learning—and staying open to insights from team members, clients, and even family—is what separates good leaders from great ones.
🔗 Connect with Ryan & REDCOM
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🌐 Website: redcomllc.com
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📸 Instagram: @redcomllc
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💼 LinkedIn: REDCOM Design & Construction
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📍 Based in Westfield, NJ
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Final Thoughts on Legacy Leadership in Construction
Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role or evolving a family business, Ryan’s story offers a playbook for balancing tradition with innovation. His commitment to listening, leading with humility, and building smarter—not just bigger—is exactly what legacy leadership in construction should look like.
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