09/19/2026
80 years. Three generations. And one very full-circle day.
Sam became President of Clark Construction in 2009, right in the middle of the Great Recession. At the time, there was one office in Lansing. Today, there are five.
His grandfather Leon, Uncle John, and dad, Chuck came before him, each building on what the generation before had started. Walking through Heritage Hall and seeing the artifacts, photographs, and pieces of Clark Construction history preserved there was such a reminder of that. Leon. John. Chuck. Sam. Generations of Clark family leadership, all in one room.
Yesterday, Clark Construction celebrated 80 years, cut a ribbon on the office renovation ,celebrated Sam’s retirement And Mayor Andy Schor officially declared it “Clark Construction Day”.
There was a lot to celebrate, but watching our son Charlie stand there, surrounded by the history his great-grandfather started and the generations of his family helped carry forward, that’s definitely one of my most favorite moments.
What a legacy. What a chapter.
Congratulations, Sam. We are so incredibly proud of you. ❤️ What an incredible team, culture and workplace!