ABC SEMI Issue 4

6 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. "My goal is to make Emerging Professionals a great thing in Southeastern Michigan because I’ve seen it work wonders elsewhere." - DrewMaltese Being president of D.J. Maltese Construc- tion Corporation is far from the only thing on Drew’s calendar. After a life altering heart attack at the young age of 28, Maltese not only wanted to improve his work life, but his personal life as well. “I like to be planned-busy, not busy-busy,” Maltese states. “I usually am scheduled about 40 days out.” Drew takes part in nearly a dozen organizations and clubs in his spare time. Maltese juggles raising three boys with his wife, Melissa, being on the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), a regular presence at Orchard Grove Community Church activities, a board member of Associated Builders and Contractors of Southeastern Michigan Chapter (ABC SEMI) and many more. Maltese recently became a Distinguished Clown. “Distinguished Clowns are the movers and the shakers of Detroit,” Maltese points out. Maltese joined the Distinguished Clowns last year after his father and sister talked him into it. The organization revolves around one main event each year—the Detroit Thanksgiving Day parade. Distin- guished Clowns is a troupe of over 200 members that walk in the parade with their own intricately designed, custom- made costume based on the number of years they have been a member of the exclusive group. After a long day of work, sometimes you just need to clown around. Aside from the Distinguished Clowns, Drew is a leader and former president of an all-male theatre group called “The Players.” This nearly 110-year-old ornate theatre house located on Jefferson Avenue in Detroit is known for being the world’s first building with dimmable lights. The Players partake in 15 black-tie performances a year and rehearse almost year-round. Although Drew loves working alongside his brother and other family members, he feels a special bond in being a part of The Players brotherhood. Drew will be performing live on November 3-4. For those interested in attending, call the ABC office for more information. n continued MOST INTERESTING MAN