You’ve built your business. Now let’s build your people.
At Building PPL, we know construction companies don’t have time for HR buzzwords, corporate fluff, or training that doesn’t stick. What you need is simple:
✅ Crews that stay
✅ Leaders who actually lead
✅ Teams that get it right the first time
That’s where we come in. We’re your outsourced Learning & Development partner — but not the buttoned-up, out-of-touch kind.
We’re construction-only, no-BS, people-powered pros who bring real-world experience to every training, workshop, and conversation. Since 2020, we’ve helped firms across the country:
- Keep their best people longer
- Cut down on costly mistakes
- Build confident leaders — on site and in the office
None of that happens without the right people driving it. So today, we’re taking you behind the scenes to meet the atypical, all-star L&D team behind Building PPL.
Why are we an atypical team?
We’re a team that defies traditional structure, blends unexpected skill sets, and delivers results through bold thinking, human connection, and a shared commitment to real impact.
An atypical team isn’t built to fit in a box — it’s built to solve problems differently, communicate authentically, and achieve outcomes most teams miss.
At Building PPL, we bring together field-tested experience, behavioral science, people-first strategy, and finely tuned collaboration to build training that works.
- Krysta Van Ranst – Founder and Learning Business Partner
- If you’re tackling big challenges, Krysta is the leader you want in your corner. With over a decade of L&D experience, she’s saved clients millions and transformed construction companies into award-winning learning organizations. Her programs reduce turnover, build stronger leaders, and boost performance from day one.
- Superpower: Getting s*** done with a whole lot of heart
- Known for: Turning potential into performance, fast
- Olesia Adams – Director of Program Development
- A builder of programs and people, Olesia designs learning experiences that stick — and scale. With a background in DEI, data strategy, and program management, she helps connect L&D to business outcomes that actually move the needle.
- Superpower: Marrying people and process
- Known for: Finding the “aha!” moment in every learning experience
- Christina Losurdo – Director of Learning & Development
- Christina fuses culture consulting, behavior psychology, and empathy-led strategy to design programs that go deep. She’s not just about metrics — she’s about meaningful metrics. With a background in consumer insights and human behavior, Christina brings clarity to complexity.
- Superpower: Reading between the lines — and the data
- Known for: Helping people thrive authentically and measurably
- Bradford Selby – Director of Leadership Development
- Bradford brings the spark. His background in outdoor education and improv powers leadership workshops that are energizing, transformational, and actually fun. He believes that learning is the keystone to growth — and he helps clients unlock what’s been holding them back.
- Superpower: Breaking down barriers with energy and joy
- Known for: Facilitating real transformation and making leadership growth feel natural and exciting
- Anna Losordo – Community Manager
- With a background in communications and construction L&D, she brings a natural gift for making people feel seen, valued, and connected. Whether she’s planning sessions or building community, Anna makes every interaction meaningful.
- Superpower: Creating connection in every conversation
- Known for: Optimism, warmth, and an uncanny ability to manage all the little details
- Paige Bilsbury – Learning & Development Specialist
- With a journalism background and a passion for clear communication, Paige transforms complex content into engaging, accessible training. She’s the quiet powerhouse ensuring your programs are polished, professional, and built for the way people really learn.
- Superpower: Making learning easy to understand — and hard to forget
- Known for: Bringing clarity, detail, and empathy to every training
- Tina Agostinelli – Operations Manager
- Tina is the engine behind the scenes — ensuring that everything we deliver is not only impactful, but executed with precision. With a background in healthcare administration and a natural talent for organization and communication, Tina brings structure to creativity and clarity to chaos.
- Superpower: Making the moving parts move — seamlessly
- Known for: Being a quiet force and keeping the team energy high
Together, We’re the L&D Team You Need in Your Corner
You won’t find another team like this. We’re not corporate. We’re not rigid. We’re practical, people-focused, and all in on helping construction companies thrive.
We bring:
✔️ Real-world experience
✔️ Tools your teams will actually use
✔️ Training that drives bottom-line results
Our Promise: Self-Managing Teams = Owner Freedom
We don’t do workshops for the sake of workshops. We build self-managing project teams so owners can spend their time winning the next job, strengthening trade partner relationships, and showing up as the face of a great construction company—not babysitting today’s punch list.
If you’re serious about turning “I have to be everywhere” into “My teams have it,” let’s talk.
Let’s Build Something That Lasts
Construction is about more than blueprints and timelines — it’s about people. And people are our business.
So if you’re ready to grow your company from the inside out — to reduce rework, avoid turnover, and level up your leaders — we’re ready to get to work.
We build your people, so you can build everything else.
Work with our team that gets it done! Let’s talk.
📧connect@buildingppl.com
