Nick Moldaner

Since joining in 2013, Nick has been instrumental in shaping RNGD’s growth through his expertise in preconstruction, project execution, business development, and cultivating the company’s renegade culture.

As Chief Business Officer, Nick drives RNGD’s strategic growth by aligning business development, preconstruction, and project execution under a unified vision. His cool-under-pressure approach empowers division leaders and executives to perform at their best, while his ability to move fluidly between granular project details and big-picture strategy keeps the organization sharp and forward-moving.

A New Orleans native, Nick grew up in construction, starting at age 12 in his father’s business. After earning his Construction Management degree from LSU and working as a residential contractor, he joined Wes Palmisano’s team in 2007. Driven by opportunities to challenge the status quo and build lasting landmarks, he helped develop RNGD into a collaborative team of renegades delivering high-quality services.

Nick actively develops the next generation through mentoring with the ACE Mentor Program, serving on Greater New Orleans Inc.’s NextGen Council, and participating in LSU’s Construction Industry Advisory Council. Named to ENR Texas & Louisiana’s Top Young Professionals (2020), he now supports the Renegade Academy, developing frontline managers’ leadership skills.

Family-focused and coming from a big Italian background, Nick prioritizes creating memories with his wife and three young children. He balances work’s fast pace through his passion for design and art—a trait he credits to his mother—and recently channeled this into renovating their home with architectural and interior design elements.