OUR TEAM

David Tornek, widely recognized for his expertise as an operator with an inventive business mindset and a meticulous focus on detail, has been instrumental in the development and construction of upscale dining establishments. His journey began in Denver as a partner in Century Management Group, where his keen insights contributed significantly to the achievements of renowned establishments like Diamond Cabaret & Steakhouse, The Alley Cat Night Club, and the Fresh Fish Company. Transitioning to Florida, Tornek's impactful career took off with the launch of Touch Restaurant on South Beach, a trendsetting destination for fine dining and entertainment, solidifying his reputation as a visionary restaurateur known for pioneering sophisticated and innovative culinary concepts.

Teaming up with Chef Sean Brasel, Tornek co-founded Meat Market, a vibrant modern American steakhouse situated on Miami Beach's iconic pedestrian corridor, Lincoln Road. Meat Market swiftly became a prominent fixture in SoBe, renowned for Brasel’s inventive cuisine, its captivating postmodern-deco ambiance, and its esteemed clientele. Tornek expanded his restaurant management company, SB ICE Management, Inc., by introducing the Meat Market brand to new horizons, including a successful establishment at the El San Juan Resort and Casino in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2013. This success story continued with the opening of additional locations, such as the third Meat Market at 191 Bradley Place in Palm Beach in 2014, followed by the fourth in Hyde Park Village, Tampa, in 2019, and the fifth at the Renaissance Hotel in Boca Raton in 2023. These expansions underscore Tornek's ongoing commitment to tailoring each brand outpost to cater to the unique preferences of its clientele.

With over twenty-five years of unparalleled success and the newer locations firmly established as essential dining destinations in Palm Beach, San Juan, Tampa, and Boca Raton, Tornek continues to innovate and push boundaries, demonstrating a steadfast refusal to rest on his laurels.

   Angel Gonzalez is a Miami native who built his career in construction. With over two decades in the industry, he’s managed operations and logistics on ground-up projects with a focus on multifamily, residential, commercial and hospitality.

Prior to joining SBI Construction, Angel owned and operated his own firm managing projects in both the commercial and residential sectors. Angel has a passion for problem-solving and loves new challenges and opportunities. He prides himself on innovation and is armed with research in preparation for finding the best possible solutions. Angel takes a hands-on approach to business, working directly with clients and maintaining open lines of communication. His portfolio of projects includes multiple multi-million-dollar restaurant buildouts, along with more than 500 units in multifamily apartment complexes and condos, plus numerous custom and production home construction projects.

He currently oversees all items related to construction and the overall effectiveness of SBI Construction’s ability to deliver projects that exceed clients’ expectations. As Chief Operating Officer, Angel’s focus is on company growth taking projects from design to completion while maintaining a high level of client service.

Terry Ketchem entered the construction field at the age of thirteen, assisting with home renovations and small commercial projects. By nineteen, he was managing the construction of a microbiology lab for the University of Central Florida while pursuing his college degree. With over 25 years of experience, including 14 years as a Project Construction Manager/Operations Officer in multi-million-dollar restaurant, retail, and medical construction, combined with 11 years in residential development, Terry has developed a comprehensive skill set essential for project development, planning, and construction.

One of Terry's notable achievements includes overseeing the development of two single-family home communities in Volusia County, Florida, managing site clearing, infrastructure development, and construction of 375 homes within a 120-day construction process from rough grade to closing for homeowners. Additionally, he supervised the shell construction of a Pulte community in Baldwin Park, Florida, comprising 200 single-family homes and 28 town-homes, along with managing the construction of three custom single-family homes ranging from 5,000 to 18,000 square feet.

Terry's career began as a Field Superintendent, where he worked on office and medical projects for UCF and Disney before transitioning to high-end restaurant and medical office building across Central Florida, specializing in design-build projects. With a successful track record that includes completing seven restaurants, multiple retail, and medical office projects, Terry has showcased his expertise in various construction ventures.

Assuming the role of General Manager at SBI Developers has further fueled Terry's passion for the industry, and he eagerly anticipates continuing his successful career and making meaningful contributions to the real estate development sector.