Tom Stanek, founder of Abby Industrial, and his team have provided Owner’s Project Manager and construction management services for clients located in the U.S. and internationally.
Well-known and respected throughout the industry, Tom’s reputation is based on finding solutions to any problem and encouraging team collaboration and participation from all levels of management and labor. Clients rely on Tom because he can be counted on to bring a sense of calm and control to difficult situations.
About Tom Stanek
In addition to running Abby Industrial, Tom Stanek is the founder and President of K2 Castings, a multi-million dollar industrial parts supplier. Tom also works with recycling facility owners to define needs and execute plans for capital improvements, expansions or new facilities.
He founded Abby Industrial, Inc. in order to better describe what his team does best: serve the needs of Owners through construction CapEx projects. Heavy industrial facilities have unique needs that demand proper attention, whether the focus is on machinery, buildings, or environmental.
Owners need someone who can sit on their side of the table while fostering collaboration with design professionals and capable contractors. The right Owner’s representative translates those needs both ways.
Tom is a U.S. Coast Guard service-disabled veteran, where he served from 1985 until 1992. He holds a BS (with Honors) in Marine Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Tom’s work in shipbuilding and repair helped him get started in the heavy metal industrial workspace. In addition, he continually advances his knowledge, including advanced business management training at Ohio State University’s Fisher School of Business. Tom holds safety supervisory certifications in OSHA general industry, 1926 Construction and Demolition, and MSHA Mine Safety and Health as well as radiation safety.
Tom also holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License.
Gareth Cayten, Field Engineer
Gareth brings to Abby Industrial a focused perspective on improving the health and safety for job site workers — and the environmental quality for the community at large.
During his tenure at Abby, Gareth has supported the completion of multi-million dollar capital improvement projects for clients in the metal recycling industry. From air emissions handling to downstream processing and fire protection upgrades, Gareth provides a fresh set of eyes, and works to ensure projects are viewed in their totality to avoid interoperability challenges and cost overruns.
In the challenging environment that recycling equipment operates in, Gareth is a critical asset in managing the ongoing troubleshooting and maintenance needs of complex systems.
Previous to joining Abby in February 2022, Gareth worked as an Environmental Specialist for Triumvirate Environmental, where he oversaw the handling, storage, and disposal of chemically and biologically hazardous materials for clients in labs and hospitals. He also ensured compliance with EPA guidelines for hazardous waste.
Gareth is a certified EMT-B for McGregor Memorial EMS, a non-profit volunteer 911 ambulance service for the communities of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, NH. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering (magna cum laude) from NC State University and was a member of the university’s rowing team.
Sue Spofford
Sue has 20 years experience in contract administration and supply chain management. Sue has managed budgets, deadlines, and processes for industrial construction and environmental companies. When’s she’s not administering project management software or contracts, she’s an avid camper and hiker.