Field Service

RYAN DESMOND
Field Operations Manager

Accomplishments
I’ve been with Mid-States for over 10 years. As a foreman, I’ve had the opportunity to work on some of our biggest projects, including Ellinwood and Wicker Park. I’m also a proud dad of two and lucky to be married to an amazing wife.

Off the Clock
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, going on vacations, golfing, and being out on the boat. I also stay busy helping my wife bring her DIY visions to life as we renovate our river home.

Secret Life
I once led a water bike aerobics class in Punta Cana.

WENDY MENDIOLA
Field Scheduling Manager

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Accomplishments
I have been with Mid-States for 22 years doing various jobs in the Production/Shipping/Scheduling Department. My current title is Field Scheduling Manager. I come from a long line of family members who have devoted many years at Mid-States.

Off the Clock
Proud mother of two sons and one daughter. I enjoy all kinds of music and love getting together with family for any occasion.

ERIC LEWIS
Field Coordinator

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Accomplishments
Pretty much completely flipped the current house we are in, very proud of the work I’ve done! Led my son’s basketball team to an undefeated season a few years back. Go Bulls!

Extracurricular
My oldest is in club soccer, so lots of practices and games all week long. We’ve had tournaments in the Chicago area, St. Louis, and Minneapolis. We might be going to Arizona in the spring and possibly Portugal in 2026.

Off the Clock
Going on walks and bike rides with the family, building forts with my two sons. The boys are big into WWE, so watching that on Friday night and having the occasional match right in our own living room.

Secret Life
My great-grandfather was a decorated World War I veteran in Poland and moved to the United States after the war. He was credited with many heroic acts of bravery and even has part of an exhibit dedicated to him in the Polish Museum of America in Chicago.

DEREK RUCKER
General Field Superintendent

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Accomplishments
Prior to Mid-States, I framed houses for 15 years. I was able to build our master suite addition from the ground up in four days by myself. I’m always willing to lend a hand to friends for various projects and feel proud that I can always be counted on and considered a “jack of all trades” at my age.

Off the Clock
I enjoy hunting and fishing at our property in Black River Falls and camping trips with the family. Some say I golf too much though I think it’s not enough, and if I’m not golfing, I’m thinking of my next round.

Secret Life
Owner and operator of “whatever project my wife comes up with next.” When I was 12, I was announced in the starting lineup for the Milwaukee Brewers and met Geoff Jenkins in left field.