About Us
We are more than just a construction company, we represent the necessary disruption that the industry demanded.
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Who We Are
Our steadfast commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to deliver unparalleled results for our clients. We are dedicated to offering top-quality products at competitive prices, making us your ultimate destination for all your project requirements.
With years of experience and a wealth of expertise in pickleball court design, soundproofing, and construction, we have honed our skills to perfection
Our team consists of dedicated professionals, including engineers, architects, and court builders, all of whom share a common passion for delivering excellence.
1 Million
Square Feet of Court Surface Installed
When you choose PICKLETILETM as your court solutions provider, you align with a company dedicated to upholding value, quality, and integrity.
Our unwavering focus on Pickleball enables us to offer unparalleled solutions to our clients.
From meticulous design to steadfast support, we are committed to delivering excellence, ensuring unmatched quality and passion in every aspect of our pickleball court solutions.
Scott Miller
Founder, CEO
Scott Miller, a veteran entrepreneur, has a talent for spotting trends and strategically creating value. Starting as a financial analyst at Fortune Brands and pursuing an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he shifted towards entrepreneurship, taking on a significant Jimmy John’s franchising venture in South Florida.
Miller mastered operational, customer service, and team management skills, leveraging them to establish strategic partnerships with innovative restaurant brands Aloha Poke Co. and Sugar Factory. With 15 years of experience, Miller became an expert in construction building over 15 restaurants. PICKLETILE™ embodies this wealth of experience, showcasing a blend of innovative vision, precise execution, and steadfast commitment to excellence.
Steven Blustein
Co-Founder, President
Steven Blustein is an entrepreneur/innovator extraordinaire and the Co-Founder of both Gembah Inc and PrideBites Pet Products. He is an expert in product development and supply chain strategy. Over his career, Blustein has owned and operated businesses that have designed, manufactured and sold millions of consumer products from all over the world. He is well versed in foreign manufacturing strategy and has participated in every aspect of the product creation journey.
In 2016, Blustein was backed by two Sharks, Lori Grenier and Robert Herjavec, on ABC’s Shark Tank, and was a previous recipient of the Pet Industry 40 under 40 award. Blustein graduated from the University of Kansas with his Masters in Tax and is trilingual in English, Chinese and Spanish. Steven is married to his beautiful wife Kellie, and together they have a son, JB and two furry children named, Mona and Minnie.
David Finger
director of Operations
David Finger brings extensive consulting experience in helping companies scale through go-to-market strategies and operational efficiency. He specializes in turning strategy into actionable roadmaps. David holds a mechanical engineering degree from Washington University in St. Louis and began his career in tech consulting at Accenture and Nexient (acquired by NTT Data). With an MBA from Babson, he founded a customer acquisition agency, where he has spent the past three years helping SMBs grow through innovative sales tactics and operational efficiencies. David is a driving force behind our exceptional offerings and execution.
John DiBlanda
Director of Business Development
John DiBlanda is an entrepreneur specializing in guiding early-stage tech startups. With a profound passion for innovation, he began his career at a non-profit accelerator, acquiring invaluable skills that paved the way for his future success in the tech arena. A pivotal moment in DiBlanda’s career unfolded at Gembah, a company based in Austin. Starting as an Account Executive, his exceptional sales skills and ambition propelled him to the role of Partnerships Manager. In this position, he designed Gembah’s partnership program, strengthening client relations, and implementing new sales strategies. DiBlanda has been recognized for his contributions receiving the Gembah Core Values award in 2021 and 2022.
In his role as Director of Business Development at PICKLETILE™, John pushes boundaries with his dedication to ensuring every customer’s success. Through strategic thinking and commitment, he solves problems and fosters innovation. John holds a degree from the College of Charleston in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship.
Matt Rineberg
national sales director
Matt Rineberg, National Sales Director at PICKLETILE™, brings extensive experience from his previous role as Midwest Sales Manager at Har-Tru, overseeing a nine-state territory in tennis and pickleball construction. A former college tennis player, Matt set a record at Illinois Wesleyan and later captained the St. Louis University team.
His career spans professional hitting partner roles and managing tennis clubs across several states. In addition, Matt excels in sales, marketing, and sponsorships, having negotiated numerous club deals and personal endorsements. His expertise will be instrumental in driving PICKLETILE™’s national growth.
Lincoln Evans-Beauchamp
Chief ENGINEER
With over 30 years of expertise in engineering and design, Lincoln stands as a leader in his field. His comprehensive knowledge spans product design, mechanical engineering, stress analysis, fluid dynamics, software design, electrical engineering, and control system design. Beyond his technical prowess, Lincoln has over 20 years of business experience, having successfully founded a dozen startups, four of which went public.
Lincoln’s academic credentials are equally impressive, with degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute, Nuclear Engineering from Bettis, and Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management from Stanford. His unique blend of technical mastery and business acumen positions him as a true expert and innovator in the industry.
Mats Jonmarker
Expert Construction Coordinator
Mats Jonmarker, founder of MTJ Sports in Chicago, attributes his 30 years of success in sports construction to his past experience competing as a professional athlete. Excelling in hockey and soccer, and even joining the PGA in 1985, his diverse athletic background has shaped his approach to building top-quality courts with a particular focus on performance. MTJ Sports specializes in the design, build, and resurface of both indoor and outdoor pickleball, tennis, and padel courts. Mats’ commitment to sports court construction has propelled MTJ Sports to an elite status within the industry executing hundreds of tennis and pickleball courts in the midwest. As an Expert Construction Coordinator, Mats serves a fundamental role at PICKLETILE™ offering oversight and quality control to all construction initiatives.Lincoln’s academic credentials are equally impressive, with degrees in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute, Nuclear Engineering from Bettis, and Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management from Stanford. His unique blend of technical mastery and business acumen positions him as a true expert and innovator in the industry.