Custom Home Builder in Bethany Beach
Meet the Miken Team
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop a pioneering team that will continue to push the boundaries of innovation, delivering outstanding properties that consistently exceed our clients’ expectations.
We aspire to be the premier luxury builder at the beach, known for both new construction and renovations, and to introduce cutting-edge architectural details and materials that set new standards in the local market.
Meet our Founder
Michael Cummings
A 44-year construction industry veteran with over 38 years with MIKEN Builders, Mike is a seasoned professional who brings his passion for building to all that he does. He enjoys working with the MIKEN team to create a wow factor for every project.
Michael loves spending time with his family and hitting the golf course when he isn’t volunteering with Contractors for a Cause and St. Anne’s Catholic Church.
Michael also was instrumental for the funding and development of Justin’s Beach House and is active with the Beebe Hospital 1916 Club and is a past President of the Bethany Chamber of Commerce. Michael is a proud husband to Kathleen, his wife of 42 years; a loving father to his three children; and a doting grandfather to his five grandchildren.
The Captain
The Team
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Sean Cummings
Partner / Project Manager
Sean Cummings has been a valued part of MIKEN Builders for over 11 years and has over 17 years of experience in the construction industry. He enjoys the creativity that custom home construction provides and appreciates the reward that comes with taking a client’s vision and making it a reality. He especially enjoys traveling with his wife, Zoe, and their three children. Sean also enjoys boating, water sports, golf, and working with his tools.
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Jim Coffey
Vice President / Estimator
Jim's construction career has spanned over 40 years, 20 of which were spent with MIKEN Builders. He enjoys working with the MIKEN team because custom home construction is rewarding and challenging. When he isn’t working, he spends time with his son, riding motorcycles, music, traveling, surfing, golfing, and boating.
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Steve DiCecco
Project Manager
Steve is the Chief Estimator at Miken Builders. He has over 10 years’ experience, ranging from residential remodeling to commercial construction. Steve has degrees in Business Administration, Sales, and Marketing. He is happily married to his wife Tara and has two teenage sons, Nick, and Daniel. When not working, Steve enjoys spending time with his family in the great outdoors gardening, camping, fishing, and enjoying the beach life.
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Brittany Gross
Selection Specialist & Project Manager Assistant
Brittany has an extensive background in operations, client relationship management, and was an integral part of multiple restaurants builds in Morgantown, WV (Let’s Go Mountaineers) and Southern Delaware. She enjoys building relationships with our clients and is dedicated to ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience through proactive communication, creativity, and attention to detail. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband Thomson and three sons, Jonah, Rowan, and Jamie. She enjoys cooking, reading, amateur cake decorating, and volunteering in her community. She is currently a Lord Baltimore PTO board member and was a founding board member of the Lindsay Williams Stronger than Cancer Elimination Dinner.
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JoAnn Pullin
Office Manager
JoAnn Pullin has been a valued member of the MIKEN team for over 24 years, managing multiple tasks and keeping the office running efficiently. Outside of her work with MIKEN and her volunteering with Contractors for a Cause, she enjoys spending time with her husband Kevin, daughter Holly and grandchildren Harper and Noah. JoAnn is a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and enjoys walking the beach searching for shells, creating shell art and early morning walks with her fur baby Daisy.
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Teressa Payne
Accounting Manager
Teressa has been with Miken Builders for 14 years, responsible for accounting and financial management. She was born and raised in Queens, New York, and relocated to Sussex County, Delaware, in 1999. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves being a dance mom for her granddaughter.
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Zoe Cummings
Social Media Manager
Zoe Cummings joined the Miken team in 2022 after 5 years in Real Estate. She was instrumental in managing sales and selections development for Miken’s community, Southern Landing. She is now in charge of social media for the company.
Zoe is Co-President of the Lord Baltimore PTO which has successfully raised money to build an outdoor classroom for the students and teachers at the school. She was born and raised in New Zealand but moved to the USA to be with her husband, Sean. Together they have 3 kids and love to spend time outside with them.
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Bob Craighton
Superintendent
Bob Craighton has over 43 years in the construction industry and has been a valued member of MIKEN Builders for over 37 years. He began his career after high school in carpentry and has continued to grow and flourish through his time working with MIKEN and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. He enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, and grandchildren, in addition to fishing and hunting.
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Gary Pitman
Superintendent
With over 33 years of experience in the construction industry and 24 years working with the team at MIKEN, Gary Pitman has a true passion for creating custom homes. He enjoys spending time with his son and daughter in the great outdoors hunting and fishing. Gary also gives back to the community through Contractors for a Cause.
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Rick Schooley
Superintendent
Rick joined the MIKEN team in 2018 and is a mason by trade. He enjoys the challenges and opportunities working in the field managing his projects. He has 3 daughters: Alexis, Azalea, and Eloise. He’s involved with the local community and a member of The Fisher of Men Foundation.
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Chuck Say
Superintendent
With over 20 years of experience in construction, Chuck's background includes work in municipal government, site development, utilities, concrete, hardscaping, and demolition, with the last five years focused on custom home construction and renovations. Chuck joined the Miken Builders team in 2024 and is excited to continue contributing to the company's mission of building dreams and lasting relationships with incredible people. Outside of work, Chuck cherishes time spent with his wife of 25 years, their son, and his son's new family. He enjoys the outdoors, motorcycles, music, travel, and spending time with animals.
Our Story
Miken Commercial Inc. was founded in 1986 at the request of DuPont Chemical, beginning with office renovations in Wilmington. In our first year, we reached $200,000 in sales, working unconventional hours to meet client needs.
Our success led to expanded services for clients like St. Francis Hospital, Diamond State Telephone, and Winterthur Museum. By the late 80s, we added notable institutions like the University of Delaware and Christiana Care to our portfolio.
In the 90s, we opened a second location in Sussex County, focusing on both commercial and residential projects, including custom beach homes from Lewes to Ocean Pines. This shift became our primary focus, while still serving the commercial sector.
The journey was full of challenges, including building a strong team and managing growth while maintaining high standards. Mike, our founder, faced the challenge of leading without formal higher education, attending numerous seminars to stay ahead in the industry.
Personal sacrifices were also part of the journey, as Mike struggled to balance family life with the demands of business. During the 2008 recession, we downsized to 20 employees, showing our resilience and adaptability.
Through these challenges, Miken grew into a company defined by dedication, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Today, Miken stands at the forefront of luxury home building, driven by a vision to shape the next generation of exceptional homes.
Expanding our reach
Since Sean joined us in 2012 as a partner and president, marking the beginning of our second generation, we have expanded our reach and refined our approach.
We've expanded our client base beyond Annapolis and DC to include customers from across the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. These clients are not only seeking vacation homes and investment properties, but many also dream of relocating for retirement.
As we look to the future, our dedication remains steadfast…
TO OFFER UNPARALLELED CRAFTSMANSHIP, INNOVATIVE DESIGN, AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
We are committed to continuously streamlining our processes to enhance efficiency and better serve our clients and dedicated to developing and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with both new and past clients
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