Tim Clay takes over as chief executive of Marks Clearing & Grading
Clay succeeds Gregg Marks, now executive chairman and chief growth officer, and says the plan is to invest in employees and keep the work safe and efficient. Founder Tyler Marks remains president.
"Over the past few days, I've had the opportunity to spend time with the Marks team, and I've come away even more excited about what lies ahead," said Tim Clay, the new chief executive of Marks Clearing & Grading.
The company announced Clay's appointment on Aug. 6, 2026. Clay succeeds Gregg Marks, who moved to executive chairman and chief growth officer in an announcement two days earlier. Founder Tyler Marks remains president.
Clay pointed to the people. "What stands out most is the pride people take in their work, the strong relationships they've built, and the commitment to doing things the right way," Clay said.
Clay said the plan is to invest in employees, strengthen relationships with clients and partners, operate with integrity, and keep the work safe and efficient.
Clay spent a career building teams, relationships and projects across Florida and the Southeast, the company said. It did not name the employers.
In March the company said it employs 215 people, runs 265 pieces of equipment and carries an estimated $135 million backlog of work for 2026. Since April it has announced four vice presidents.
"Super excited to welcome Tim to the Marks Team," said Gregg Marks, executive chairman and chief growth officer. "Big things are happening."
About this story
By Sotwire Desk. Based on Marks Clearing & Grading's own announcement, with public records where cited. Erin O'Brien of Marks Clearing & Grading confirmed this account to Sotwire.
Key facts
- Marks Clearing & Grading
- Wendell, NC
- Hires
- Client confirmed
- Erin O'Brien
- Tim Clay, announced Aug. 6, 2026
- Gregg Marks, now executive chairman and chief growth officer
- Tyler Marks, founder
- Building teams, relationships and projects across Florida and the Southeast; employers not named
- 215 employees, 265 pieces of equipment, estimated $135 million backlog of work for 2026
- John Dodd (commercial operations), Justin Fanning (commercial estimating), Morgan Beam (business development), Justin Smith (asset management)
- The Triangle Business Journal noted the hire in People on the Move
Key events
- Company said it employs 215 people, runs 265 pieces of equipment and carries an estimated $135 million 2026 backlog
- Company announced Gregg Marks as executive chairman and chief growth officer
- Company named Tim Clay chief executive