About Us

Lt Col Rick “Tank” Tindal, USAF (Ret.)

Rick Tindal is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot with 30 years of distinguished military service. A Florida native, he began his military career by enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps immediately after high school. Following his Marine Corps service, Rick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Florida and was soon commissioned into the U.S. Air Force. Over the next 23 years, he served as a fighter pilot and instructor, training U.S. and allied pilots around the world.

While stationed in Europe, Rick was introduced to insulated composite concrete form (ICCF) construction—a building method commonly used across the continent but largely unfamiliar in the United States. Captivated by its structural strength, energy efficiency, and long-term resilience, Rick immediately recognized ICCF’s potential as a transformative material for the American housing industry.

Upon retiring from the Air Force, Rick returned to the Phoenix area, where he had been stationed twice at Luke Air Force Base and where he had met his wife. Together, they built their own ICCF home from the ground up—handling every phase of construction themselves, from digging the basement footings to placing the final roof tile.

As one of the original founders of Eco Building Systems Corp, Rick brought both vision and technical expertise to the organization. A trained computer-aided drafting (CAD) designer, he has played a central role in designing and building ICCF custom homes since the company’s inception. With more than 25 years of hands-on experience in ICCF installation, Rick has contributed to every facet of the system’s development—from on-site construction and fabrication to product engineering and factory operations.

Today, Rick continues to lead ICCF training programs for contractors and owner-builders alike, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for sustainable, resilient construction with the next generation of builders.

Chyla

As Director of Business Operations at Eco Building Systems, Chyla focuses on operational excellence, team development, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Since joining the company in 2015, she has grown alongside the business—learning, leading, and building lasting relationships along the way. Chyla is passionate about helping customers build their dream homes with The Perfect Block and takes pride in driving continuous improvement across all aspects of operations.

Outside of work, Chyla is deeply family-oriented and enjoys helping others whenever she can. Raised in a car-loving culture, she spends her free time attending car shows and working on her ’67 Mustang. A lifelong music lover, she enjoys playing the drums.

Ryan

Ryan Corona leads the sales and marketing strategy at The Perfect Block™, bringing over five years of experience in the building materials industry and a strong passion for sustainable innovation. With a proven track record in driving revenue growth and building brand recognition in competitive markets, Ryan is dedicated to expanding the adoption of ICCF technology among builders, architects, and developers across the country.

From forging strategic partnerships to managing digital campaigns and client engagement, Ryan ensures that every message aligns with the company’s mission: to provide fire-safe, disaster-resistant, and environmentally responsible construction solutions. Under his leadership, The Perfect Block™ has achieved significant growth in lead generation, project adoption, and customer awareness, helping reshape how communities build for a more resilient future.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with family and friends, attending sporting events, and exploring new adventures.

Kristian

As Administrative Operations Manager at Eco Building Systems, I oversee a wide range of internal functions that keep our organization running smoothly — including human resources, IT, accounting, marketing, office administration, and digital communications.

With a strong focus on efficiency and cross-functional collaboration, I’m committed to ensuring our systems, people, and processes work seamlessly together to support long-term growth.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing guitar, exploring new places through travel, and attending live concerts whenever I can.