Rick VanMatre is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in information technology management. Currently serving as the Director of Information Technology at Brinkmann Constructors since January 2018, Rick oversees all IT systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data and services, while managing budgeting, procurement, and vendor relationships. Prior to this role, Rick held the position of Manager of Information Systems at Nooter/Eriksen, Inc. for over 26 years, driving IT operations and aligning business strategies with technology. Early career experience includes software development at Telecommunication Systems Management, where Rick specialized in call accounting software. Rick holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management from Webster University and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.