New ABC Board Members
Luke Beach
CEO/Founder Independence Commercial Construction, Inc.
Luke got his start in construction early on in high school in a building trades program before he found his way to CET, now known as SEMCA, to start his formal training. While at CET, he worked for Onslow-Sheffield, Inc. as an apprentice. While there, Luke was quickly connected to the ABC side during his training, making ties in the industry in SE Michigan. Upon completion of training, Luke and his wife spent a few brief years in Dallas, Texas where Luke opened his first carpentry construction business. Family moved them back home to Michigan, and soon thereafter, Luke started Independence Commercial Construction, Inc. in 2008. Fast food restaurants kept them afloat during the downturn of the economy and since then what was started by four people building drive thrus, has turned into a large operation that services restaurants, retail spaces, schools and multi-housing projects. We look forward to his leadership on the ABC Southeastern Board of Directors. To connect with Luke and his businesses, you can reach him at luke@independencecommercial.com
“I look forward to growing our reach and awareness as an association in SE Michigan. I think our members have something to be proud to be a part of, and I can’t wait to be an ambassador for that.”
Tad Martin
Owner TMX Contracting
Tad got his start in the industry through his family. Both of his grandfathers, three uncles and father owned construction companies, and Tad could not wait until his time came! Tad’s dad would sneak him into construction jobs weekends and holidays when he was very young. He could drive a company truck the summer he turned sixteen and was given his own jobs and crew. Most recently Tad and his son Tye started TMX Contracting, a Mechanical company, just three years ago. Family has been at the forefront of Tad’s career. He partners in a tree removal company with his son Daniel, and helps manage a landscape company that is owned by his wife Leanna and daughter Anna Mae. Tad has been heavily involved in ABC, having been the chairman for the trade school board of trustees and now is transitioning to the ABC Board of Directors. Tad’s shared values with the association have him interested in helping members protect, grow and defend their businesses. We look forward to the leadership Tad brings to the ABC Board of Directors. To connect with Tad, you can reach him at tad@tmxcontracting.com.
“Having helped tackle the challenge of getting a school built in Westland, I’m ready for a new challenge on the ABC side. I’m ready to serve the membership and continue to seek ‘the next challenge’ for us to work on.”
Mike Peake
President Action Traffic Maintenance
Mike Peake is a devoted southeast Michigan resident. Born and raised in Holly, he started working in road construction at the age of 16 on the side, but little did he know the career that would be in store for him. After a short stint of working in construction up in Alaska, Mike moved home to start college classes on the side. Unsure if this was for him, he continued to work on the job site before making the choice to continue his education at Western Michigan University in civil engineering. After interning with MDOT during college, working on the roads was second nature to Mike. Today he is the president of Action Traffic Maintenance, a company that specializes in road signs, guardrail, drilled shaft foundations, high tension cable barrier and fencing. Mike and his team joined ABC recently to stay plugged in to industry changes and keep their competitive edge. He was pleased by the advocacy work to help his business, but also the drive for a safer industry. Mike mentioned that safety was always a part of the company, but ABC can provide more extensive resources and trainings to protect workers. We look forward to his leadership on the ABC Board of Directors. To connect with Mike, you can reach him at mpeake@actiontraffic.net.
“It’s always so great to work with like-minded individuals and it motivates me to help better the industry, offer my unique knowledge and resources, and provide for our members.”
Mark Weatherly
Owner Diamond Shine Concrete & Stone Polishing
Mark was the owner of a janitorial business and there were no plans to change that until some of his clients asked to have the concrete at a school polished. A relatively new design concept 16 years ago, Mark said when he got the idea to invest in polishing equipment, there were only a few companies in the entire state of Michigan who specialized in it. Today, Mark has grown his company to employ 14 workers with more growth on the horizon. Chris Holsbeke, Sr. was Mark’s introduction to ABC, and he felt right at home with the people he met. The emphasis on safety and the resources provided to his business showed Mark he can continue to focus on growing the business and bring in ABC as needed to train his team. Now as a director on the Board, Mark hopes to help increase ABC’s message across the region and help impact more business owners in SE Michigan. We look forward to Mark’s leadership on the ABC Board of Directors. To connect with Mark, you can reach him at mweatherly@diamondshineconcrete.com.
“If small businesses only knew what was available to them with this association. It can add so much to their business for such a small investment.”
