Meet the Team

Ken Bublinec - President
Ken Bublinec has 34 years in residential and commercial construction, having owned his own commercial company, Trinity Contracting Group, since 2006, and worked in the industry for various other construction companies since 1991. Ken holds a Bachelor of Arts in Restaurant and Business Management from Bowling Green State University and is a registered general contractor. From 2012-2018, Ken served as the Campus Pastor of Church of the Open Door’s Avon Lake Campus and chaplain for the Avon Lake Police Department. Ken was born and raised in northeast Ohio and currently resides in Sheffield Lake with his wife, Cindy, and two dogs. They are “empty nesters,” but have three adult children: Amanda, Lea, and Jared. Jared is currently apprenticing with TCG Prete.

Rick Machock - Project Manager
Rick has 43 years in construction, starting right after high school and learning various residential construction trades over the years. He has worked in supervisory and project management roles for more than 30 years.
Rick and his wife, Diana, reside in Vermilion, Ohio where they raised their two adult children and now have the blessing of two grandchildren who live locally as well. Their two dogs are also a big part of their family. In his free time, Rick enjoys riding horses.

Marlon Ford - Project Manager
Marlon has over 35 years in the plumbing, fire protection, commercial and residential construction industry, having owned his own company Armor Plumbing & Fire Protection for 22 years. Marlon has served his country in the United States Marine Corps, his local community as an elected Township Trustee and America's youth as a High School and Community softball coach and mentor. Marlon graduated from Baldwin Wallace College with a bachelor's degree in business management. He and his wife of 33 years have three adult daughters, one son and granddaughter.

Jenni Prete - Executive Assistant
Jenni has worked in the construction industry since 1997, in both the residential and commercial sectors, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management & Marketing from Ashland University. Jenni is passionate about supporting her community and served on the Erie Ottawa County Board of Mental Health and Drug Abuse from 1999-2001. She currently resides in Sandusky with her husband, Craig, and dog, Pinky.

Cindy Bublinec - Billing Department
Cindy has held administrative roles in the construction industry since 2005, and management and marketing positions in various industries prior to that. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Miami University. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Cindy currently lives in Sheffield Lake with husband, Ken, and two dogs. They have three adult children: Amanda, Lea, and Jared (who is currently apprenticing with TCG Prete).

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