With a master's degree in Engineering Management and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Orleans, Greenup has always been motivated by the challenge of building, not only in infrastructure but also in organizations, partnerships, and opportunities to create a better world for future generations. Before founding Greenup Industries, he served as President of Gulf South Engineering and Testing, overseeing major public and private infrastructure projects across the Gulf Coast. He also modernized BFM Corporations by integrating laser scanning and hydrographic technology, expanding its capabilities for engineering and construction clients. Today, Greenup Industries serves federal, municipal, and petrochemical clients, providing expertise in civil construction, facility maintenance, and AMI meter installation. Innovation is central to Greenup's approach.
Under his leadership as president, and having won multiple USACE contracts, Greenup aims to help other minorities secure government contracts. Earlier in his career, Greenup co-founded Pontchartrain Partners, LLC—a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a $1.2 billion hurricane protection program to protect St. Bernard Parish. Pontchartrain Partners has grown into a leader in heavy civil, marine, and coastal restoration construction, frequently cited as a model federal small business.
After winning numerous U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract awards, Greenup aims to help other minority-owned businesses secure similar contracts. In fact, he hosted a 3-day Zoom meeting with Dr. Karwanna to teach businesses how to confidently win millions of government contracts— even in a post-DEI Environment. The seminar demonstrated how to secure federal contracts ranging from $2 million to $250 million without relying on DEI initiatives or minority set-asides. Innovation is central to Greenup's approach. He led the development of Greenup Tracker, a proprietary digital platform streamlining vendor management and compliance. Equally important, Greenup Industries maintains a diverse and safety-focused workforce that reflects the communities it serves.
Under Greenup's leadership, the firm has delivered landmark projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—such as two clay supply contracts for the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Levee and the $142 million Plaquemines Parish levee and drainage relocation—while recording over 120,000 safe man-hours in 2023 and earning accolades from the Southern Regional Minority Diversity Council, Shell, Motiva, and the Inc. 5000 as one of America's fastest-growing private companies.
ABOUT RODNEY GREEENUP
Rodney Greenup stands as an engineering and construction executive with over three decades of experience orchestrating complex infrastructure, industrial, and environmental projects throughout the Gulf South and across the United States. His dynamic career bridges public service and private enterprise, from managing billion-dollar federal programs to founding and scaling multiple successful companies that deliver critical infrastructure and industrial services.