Richard is the Owner and President of BuildingPoint Midwest and Gulf Coast. He has a B.S. in accounting from Illinois State University and has his CPA certification. Richard resides in Woodridge, IL with his wife. His two grown children, Kate and Ryan, work for his businesses.
For leisure, Richard loves to play golf, travel with his wife, and watch the White Sox play.
Nicholas DiBitetto
Chief Executive Officer
Nick is the CEO of BuildingPoint Midwest and Gulf Coast and is originally from Yorkville, IL. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University, he spent many years in Indiana as an Executive Salesman.
Outside of work, Nick spends time with his wife Stacey and four children, Majerle, Mykkel, Isabella & Gianni. He also plays a very active role in the Plainfield community where he has resided with his family since 2010. For leisure, Nick enjoys going to sporting events and traveling.
Since 1998, Nick has put in hard work at BuildingPoint. As general manager, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the company, annual budgets, yearly forecasts and has direct oversight into the acquisition of talent.
Ryan Fisher
Chief Revenue Officer / Co-Owner
Ryan is a proud co-owner, and Chief Revnue Officer at BuildingPoint. His unwavering commitment to excellence has made BuildingPoint the preferred partner for contractors looking to enhance productivity, efficiency, and accuracy in the construction industry.
Graduating from the University of Iowa in 2009 with a focus on mathematics and business, Ryan now leads several teams that drive productivity through advanced positioning and reality capture solutions, innovative autonomous layout technology, cutting-edge visual site projection systems and comprehensive construction management software (ERP, project controls, modeling/design and estimating) for construction companies of all sizes.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife Veronica and their two sons.
Kate Ruyter
Chief Financial Officer / Co-Owner
Kate has been with BuildingPoint Midwest and Gulf Coast since 2006. Originally from Bolingbrook, IL she has her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Loyola University in Chicago and is also a Certified Public Accountant.
When she’s away from work she loves spending time with her family, especially her young daughter Audrey. She is also an independent designer for Keep Collective jewelry and loves helping people express themselves and tell their stories through jewelry.
Steven Jack
Vice President of Customer Success & Marketing
Steven Jack is the Vice President of Customer Success and Marketing at BuildingPoint Midwest and Gulf Coast.
Steven heads our marketing, business development and customer success efforts and has over 20 years of experience in marketing, design and content creation.
A graduate of Illinois State University, Steven lives in Oswego, IL with his wife and their two children. When he’s not at work, Steven is busy volunteering in his community and enjoying the outdoors.
Ryan Covington
Sales Manager, Field Technology Group
Ryan is the Sales Manager of the Field Technology team. Since coming on board in 2025, Ryan draws on his experience in sales roles he has held over the last decade to lead the Field Technology team to accelerate the growth of BuildingPoint and help our partners build quicker, smarter, and more accurately with the latest technology from Trimble.
A native of Ottawa, IL, Ryan went to college at Bradley University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business. When he's not working, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog and cat. As a passionate traveler and outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys exploring new places and hiking with his wife. On the weekends you can likely find him engaged with cars either working under the hood, going for a fun drive, or speeding around a racetrack.
Nick Dionne
Northern Illinois/Iowa Field Technology Account Executive
Nick is the Field Technology Account Executive of the Northern Illinois region for BuildingPoint. He grew up in Downers Grove, IL and received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in 2008. In his downtime, Nick enjoys hiking, camping, and going to Cubs games. He also takes a yearly canoe trip between the border of Minnesota and Canada where he treks through the woods for a week.
Since 2015, Nick has handled sales and the training and support of BuildingPoint hardware solutions in the Northern Illinois region.
John Lyne
Michigan, Northern Indiana Field Technology Account Executive
John is the Field Technology Account Executive in the Michigan/Northern Indiana area for BuildingPoint Midwest. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Northern Illinois University. John has enjoyed coaching hockey for a number of years. In his free time, he likes to golf and goes to the beach. He currently lives in Grand Rapids, MI doing great work for BuildingPoint Midwest.
Since 2014, John has focused on field technology solutions for BuildingPoint Midwest. In this field, he deals with sales, support, and training.
Ryan Hall
Indiana, Southern Illinois Field Technology Account Manager
Ryan is the Field Technology Account Manager from Avon, IN. He attended IUPUI and is OSHA certified. Outside of his work with BuildingPoint Midwest, Ryan spends time with his wife and three children. He is also involved as a coach and board member of his local youth soccer league. Ryan loves to golf and hits the green every chance he gets.
Since 2017, Ryan has helped BuildingPoint develop relationships in the construction technology field around the Indiana area. His prompt and honest solutions have been the key to his success.
Derek Polkowski
Account Executive, Wisconsin
Derek Polkowski joined BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast in 2019 and works as our Account Executive in Wisconsin.
Derek hails from Rockford, IL, and is a graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. While in college, Derek played football for the Titans.
When he’s not at work Derek likes to work out and attend sporting events.
Leighton Kellett
Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi Field Technology Account Executive
Leighton is a Field Technology Account Executive from Mobile, AL. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in building construction at Auburn University. Leighton spends a lot of his downtime hunting with his wife. He also dedicates a lot of his time to the church where his wife works as the children’s minister.
Since 2015, Leighton has helped provide solutions on behalf of BuildingPoint Gulf Coast. He helps contractors implement streamline field processes to provide solutions for areas needing more efficiency.
Josh is a Junior Account Manager in the Gulf Coast branch of BuildingPoint. He strives to do things to the best of his ability.
In his downtime, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and at church, as well as playing video games.
Josh is also an accomplished photographer, videographer and enjoys other creative pursuits in his free time.
Zach Clancy
Northern Illinois/Iowa Account Manager
Zach first joined BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast in 2017 in our Service Department.
After working as a Field Support Engineer for several years, Zach is now an Account Manager for our Nothern Illinois and Iowa territories.
When he’s not at work, Zach can be found out camping or riding his motorcycle with his wife. Zach also volunteers as a wrestling coach in his free time.
Ben Brookman
Autonomous Projection Group Lead
Ben Brookman is originally from the St Louis area and relocated to Western IL in 2009. He has 20+ years of land surveying and engineering design experience and originally came to BuildingPoint from our previously held sister company Precision Midwest.
He enjoys his wife’s cooking, his oldest son playing music and coaching his youngest son’s baseball team. On the weekends he can be found at home drinking his homebrew while watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball.
Jill Elia
Customer Success Leader
Jill serves as Customer Success Leader, leading the Renewal, Training and Support teams at BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast.
She has been with the company since 2018 and is passionate about building strong customer relationships and long-term success.
Outside of work, Jill enjoys spending time with her husband, Brandon, and their four grown children, as well as working out, crafting, sewing, painting, watching movies, and traveling, where her husband pushes her to her limits, and she continues to survive!
Brandon Knapp
Customer Success Manager
Brandon Knapp is a recent graduate of Augustana College and joined the BuildingPoint team in the summer of 2022 as a Renewal Specialist in our Customer Success Division. His hometown is Batavia, IL.
When he’s not at work, Brandon enjoys spending time with his friends and family. He also enjoys working out and trying new local restaurants. Brandon is also an avid soccer player and plays in leagues once or twice a week.
Luke Cervelli
Customer Success Manager
Luke earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from Edgewood University in Madison, Wisconsin, where he also played college basketball. He joined BuildingPoint as an intern during the summer of 2024 and has continued to grow his career with the company.
Outside of work, Luke enjoys golfing, attending concerts, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Kody Burns
Operations Manager
Originally from Joliet, IL, Kody joined BuildingPoint Midwest and Gulf Coast in 2018 as an Apprentice Field Technician and today is a Field Service Manager.
Kody grew up in Joliet and moved to Las Vegas for a few years, but recently moved back with his family to be closer to family and friends.
When he’s not at work, Kody enjoys spending time playing with his daughter and son and relaxing.
Joe Majewski
Field Support Engineer
Joe Majewski is a member of our Field Support team and conducts customer trainings and handles many of our support calls.
Joe is a native of Oswego, IL and in his free time enjoys riding his motorcycle and hanging out with friends.
He is a graduate of Oswego High School.
Tim Wallace
Field Support Engineer
Tim Wallace is a member of our Field Support team and conducts customer trainings and handles many of our support calls.
Tim is a native of Lemont, IL, and a graduate of Lewis University.
In his free time enjoys spending time with his son, playing darts, and shooting pool.
Tyler Ramirez
Service Engineer
Tyler Ramirez works in our service department as a Trimble-certified service technician.
Tyler is a native of Joliet, Illinois and is one of 10 children in his family.
In his free time, Tyler likes to watch football, play video games and go fishing.
Julian Ramirez
Service Engineer
Julian Ramirez is a Trimble Certified Service Technician from Plano, IL, where he graduated from Plano High School. With a strong technical background and a hands-on approach to problem-solving, Julian brings precision and dedication to every project he undertakes.
Outside of his professional work, Julian is an automotive enthusiast who enjoys working on cars in his free time. His passion for motorsports often takes him to the race track, where he not only watches but occasionally competes. Music is another creative outlet for Julian—while he primarily enjoys listening, he also explores music production on rare occasions.
Lucas Diverdi
Field Support Engineer
Lucas Diverdi joins BuildingPoint as a Field Support Engineer and has several years of experience in the construction field from surface prep and coatings to framing, demolition, and site support. This experience helps him translate field realities into practical, client-focused solutions.
Outside of work, Lucas was selected to compete in Shaquille O’Neal’s business pitch competition for Campus in New York City, where his presented his venture to a panel of CEOs, including leaders from American Express and WeightWatchers. He also enjoys video games , and I serve on Delta Chi’s Alumni Board of Trustees (ABT) at Northern Illinois University, supporting chapter governance and mentorship.
Amanda Lindgren
Marketing Manager
Amanda Lindgren graduated from the University of Iowa with her Bachelor of Administration in Marketing. She's been with BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast for 2 years, starting as our Marketing Associate. Amanda is a native of Orland Park, IL, and has one dog named Rocco. When she’s not at work, Amanda enjoys spending time with friends, going to the beach, and cooking.
Isabella DiBitetto
Marketing Associate
Originally from Northwest Indiana, Isabella joined BuildingPoint Midwest & Gulf Coast in 2026 after graduating from Indiana University Bloomington in 2025.
Isabella comes from a large family and has three siblings. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, hiking, and traveling.
Brianna Wilmsen
Accounting Assistant
Brianna joined BuildingPoint Midwest and Gulf Coast in 2025 as our accounting assistant.
She works closely with our CFO Kate Ruyter managing our AR and AP accounts. Brianna has several years of experience in Accounting and the building trades. She is a graduate of Joliet Junior College.
In her free time, Brianna likes to spend time outdoors with her two young children.
Jessica Gutierrez
Executive Operations Coordinator
Jessica graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising. She began her career in management at Kohl's Department Stores before transitioning into corporate recruiting operations, where she worked for companies including US Foods, CommScope, and Cisco. After her time at Cisco, Jessica spent the past year working in the Plainfield School District.
Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her son, family, and friends. She is an active member of the Plainfield Junior Women's Club, where she serves as the Arts & Culture Committee Chair, and is also the PTA Board Secretary at her son's school. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, baking, reading, and crafting.
