Lake County, Indiana Contractor Licensing Board Approves Six Contractor Licenses on October 16, 2026

The Lake County, Indiana contractor licensing board met on October 16, 2026, at 15:00 UTC to review contractor license applications. No agenda or minutes were included in the source material. The board approved six licenses by voice vote, with all motions carrying and no opposition noted.

License Approvals

• Premier One Sheds Incorporated – Petitioner Tim Donnahue, owner, said the company has been in business since 2019. The board verified bond, scope, and paperwork, then approved the license.
• Pinnacle Concrete Incorporated – Petitioner identified in the transcript as Rigo Berto/Ricaberto Martinez, specialty concrete contractor. Approved by voice vote.
• Falls Mechanical Installation Incorporated – Petitioner Brian Crow, project manager, specialty insulation contractor; the company does commercial mechanical piping. Approved by voice vote.
• South Bend Roofing and Siding Company Incorporated – Petitioner James Spillman, president and partner, specialty roofing contractor. Spillman said the company has 112 years in business, eight employees, and does residential and commercial roofing. Approved by voice vote.
• Vital Signs LLC – Petitioner Steve P. Jacobs, owner, specialty sign installation contractor. The company has been around 35 years and has three employees. The board reminded Jacobs that the sign license does not allow electrical work; Jacobs said outside electricians would handle electrical connections and that for wall signs they push a whip through and leave it. Approved by voice vote.
• Genesis Plumbing Pros – Petitioner David Takata, owner, plumbing contractor. Takata said he is currently the only employee, the business has 27 years in electrical work but started plumbing in February 2026, and his Indiana plumbing contractor license expires in December 2027. Approved by voice vote.

Post-Meeting Discussion

After adjournment, an attendee asked how to get a home investigated for demolition. Board members said to contact the licensing office for unincorporated Lake County, that Mr. Bauer would conduct the initial investigation, and that title searches are necessary to ensure all interest holders are notified. Board members also noted that municipalities have more demolition grant funding than unincorporated areas; the discussion included the observation that Cal Township has many properties needing cleanup.

Key Outcomes

• Six contractor licenses were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
• No additional formal business was brought before the board, and the meeting adjourned.