Tyler Marks makes the Triangle Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40
The company says its founder started Marks Clearing & Grading in 2018 with one Bobcat. It now has 265 pieces of equipment and more than 215 employees.
Tyler Marks started Marks Clearing & Grading in 2018 with one Bobcat, the company says. The company now has a fleet of 265 pieces of equipment and more than 215 employees.
On April 6, 2026, the company announced that the Triangle Business Journal had named Tyler Marks, its founder and president, to the paper's 2026 40 Under 40. The list recognizes business growth, leadership and community work.
The Wendell business delivers clearing, grading, underground utilities and paving for builders and developers around the region. A March 3 company post about a Triangle Business Journal profile put its 2026 backlog of work at an estimated $135 million.
The paper had already ranked the company No. 6 on its 2025 Fast 50.
Tyler Marks, the company said, credits the operators, foremen, superintendents, project managers and support staff.
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
- Company news
- Client confirmed
- Erin O'Brien
- Triangle Business Journal 2026 40 Under 40 (recognizes business growth, leadership and community work)
- Tyler Marks, founder and president, Marks Clearing & Grading
- 2018, in Wendell, with one Bobcat
- 265 pieces of equipment (company figure)
- More than 215 (company figure)
- Clearing, grading, underground utilities and paving for builders and developers
- An estimated $135 million of work for 2026 (company post, March 3, 2026)
- No. 6, Triangle Business Journal 2025 Fast 50
Key events
- A company post put the 2026 backlog at an estimated $135 million
- The company announced Tyler Marks' place on the 2026 40 Under 40