Paul Bertozzi

Biography: PRESIDENT & CEO Paul Bertozzi is the Founder and CEO of Live Oak Contracting, a multifamily general contractor based in downtown Jacksonville. He received a BA in Economics from Auburn University and immediately began his career in the construction industry. To-date, Paul is a licensed general contractor in nine states. Since founding Live Oak Contracting in 2014, Paul has grown their portfolio to include projects up and down the East Coast from Florida to Maine. Live Oak Contracting’s mission statement is a true reflection of Paul’s goals for not only his company, but for his employees as well; building long-term relationships based on integrity. Under Paul’s leadership, Live Oak has successfully managed projects in an array of industries, including Market Rate, Tax Credit, HUD Multifamily, Mixed Use, Industrial, and Commercial. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Paul has grown Live Oak Contracting exponentially over recent years. In 2015, the company reported $7.5 million in revenue, growing to $96 million in revenue by 2018 and to $189 million in 2020. Paul drove these results through his example and management and led Live Oak Contracting to be recognized as one of Jacksonville’s top 50 fastest-growing companies by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Paul’s management has elevated Live Oak Contracting to award-winning status. Categories of recognition include quality of work, commitment to employees, and overall growth rate. These awards include: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 Fast 50 from the Jacksonville Business Journal 2019 finalist for Coolest Office Space with the Jacksonville Business Journal 2019, 2020, 2021 Best Places to Work with the Jacksonville Business Journal 2019, 2020, 2021 Top 10 Largest General Contractors by Revenue with the Jacksonville Business Journal Ranked 34th on Inc 500’s Fastest Growing Companies in the Country in 2018 2018’s #1 Fastest-Growing Contracting Company from