Ryan Jones is an Entrepreneurs Bootcamp alum and master craftsman.
Roots & Jones is founded by grandfather and grandson duo Jim Cantrell and Ryan Jones. Starting out in the old barn wood shop in the outskirts of Louisville, Kentucky an old hobby has been passed down from one generation to the next, where it is being built into something everyone in the world can appreciate.
At a young age Ryan strived to make an impact by inspiring others to step out of their comfort zones and challenge themselves. He’s a leader by example. He is always looking to not only go see new places, but to truly experience them. A graduate from the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics in May, 2019 he managed to put himself through college, all while finding the means to ride a motorcycle through Vietnam, backpack through Southeast Asia and Europe, road trip across the U.S. to national parks, spend a summer gaining tech experience in San Francisco. Ryan is experienced beyond his years, because he sought out those experiences. It’s one thing to travel and to live a fast-paced life, but these experiences have led him to step back and truly find out where he came from and why he is the way he is. Thus, inspiring him to get back and start Roots & Jones with his Grandpa.
Creating products that come from the Earth, Roots & Jones is bigger than just hand-made wooden pens. It’s a lifestyle focused on encouraging people to get back to their Roots and closer to their purpose. Our pens are a reflective tool designed to enable connection, organization, story telling, deep focus, and authenticity. Each product is a unique wand waiting to find a partner who truly connects with it; who will use it to design their life and tell their story along the way.
Email: ryan@rootsandjones.com
Roots & Jones
Co-Founder & Master Craftsman