SWANSEA, Ill. – Holland Construction Services has promoted Ryan Castello to IT director, recognizing his leadership and innovation in advancing the company’s technology capabilities over the past six years.
Since joining Holland, Castello has played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s IT operations. He spearheaded the transition from outsourced IT to an in-house helpdesk model, streamlining support services and launching ticketing systems that improved responsiveness across the organization. Castello also developed onboarding tools, including SharePoint resources and reference guides, helping new employees integrate seamlessly into Holland’s culture and operations.
On the security front, he has led initiatives to safeguard Holland’s infrastructure through the implementation of advanced email and endpoint protections, phishing awareness campaigns and access control systems at both the Swansea and St. Louis offices. Castello’s collaborative efforts with HR and operations have ensured Holland’s IT infrastructure – spanning remote connectivity, jobsite technology and internal networks – remains secure, scalable and reliable.
Among Castello’s notable achievements:
- Migrating local exchange services to Office 365
- Deploying Sage servers on Azure and retiring legacy Citrix clients
- Expanding remote jobsite connectivity with Verizon Gateways and Starlink
- Transitioning file systems to SharePoint
- Overseeing the creation of a new workspace in Holland’s St. Louis office
- Mentoring and supporting the professional growth of IT team members
As IT director, he will continue building on this foundation with a focus on preparing Holland for the future of digital transformation. His immediate priorities include expanding the use of artificial intelligence in construction, enhancing onboarding systems, supporting the company’s evolving data center strategy and developing future IT talent.