About Abaco Building Supply

In 2020, after Hurricane Irma devastated the Bahamas, we mobilized quickly to help. Gathering provisions, medical supplies, clothing, and tools, we coordinated private boats and freighter ships to deliver aid directly to the islands. The entire community rallied behind the effort, with Chris Newman and Joe Brooks leading the sorting, packing, logistics, and shipping.

Soon after, the focus shifted from disaster relief to rebuilding. As the need for construction supplies grew, we began sourcing and delivering building materials to support the recovery. From that mission, Abaco Building Supply was born.

What started as an urgent disaster relief effort grew into a company serving all the Bahamian islands and the Eastern Caribbean. We provided materials for homes, new developments, and major contractors, while also supplying regional distributors and sub-contractors. From there, we expanded into domestic sales across Florida, supporting new developments and contractors with the same reliability and care.

Today, Abaco Building Supply is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, with an office and warehouse in Nashville, TN, and a Tampa location coming soon. Our goal remains the same: to serve our customers, both domestically and internationally, with quality materials at fair prices — delivered with speed, service, and trust.

We manage every aspect of logistics: air freight for urgent, same-day needs; container shipping to every island, including the most hard-to-reach; and inland freight that ensures materials arrive directly on site and on time.

Joe Brooks has spent over 30 years in the construction industry, establishing himself as one of the most respected operators in the sector. As the owner of Advanced Stucco, Joe led one of the nation’s largest and most successful stucco contracting firms. Under his leadership, Advanced Stucco consistently delivered many of the condominium projects annually across the Southeastern United States. At Abaco Building Supply, which he co-founded in summer of 2020, Joe Brooks brings his extensive construction expertise, operational leadership, and proven ability to scale businesses. His vision is to grow Abaco by leveraging acquisitions, expanding export markets, and integrating e-commerce capabilities. Joe’s decades of experience with large-scale projects provide the foundation for Abaco’s credibility and long-term growth strategy. Joe Brooks is considered a visionary by his peers and is respected in the industry for his history of operating efficiently and creatively for nearly three decades. Joe Brooks enjoys all aspects of the Building Materials Supply business but devotes most of his time on the operational aspects of the business with an emphasis on the business development side of the business. Above all else Joe Brooks credits God for giving him success personally and professionally. Joe Brooks enjoys meeting and mentoring new entrepreneurs and spends his personal time with his college age children and longtime wife in either Nashville, Tennessee or in his home town of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Chris Newman brings over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, with a unique background in theNASCAR racing industry. Throughout his career, he specialized in sponsorships, strategic partnerships, and brand development, working with high-profile clients and competitive organizations.
As Co-Founder of Abaco Building Supply, Chris applies his expertise in business development, relationship management, and marketing strategy to drive growth. His skills in branding and sales expansion complement Abaco’s operational strengths, positioning the company to capture new markets both in Florida and the Eastern Caribbean.

Sean Dannelly has served as Chief Financial Officer for Joe Brooks and Advanced Stucco for over 30 years, playing a key role in managing one of the nation’s largest stucco contractors. He has been with Abaco Building Supply since its inception, guiding the company’s financial operations and ensuring disciplined growth.

Sean’s expertise includes corporate finance, capital structuring, reporting, and long-term financial planning. With decades of experience in both construction and distribution, Sean is instrumental in managing Abaco’s acquisition-driven growth strategy and building investor confidence through consistent, transparent financial stewardship.

With more than 45 years of financial management experience, including 25 years as Controller in the manufacturing industry, Joe Dipippo is a seasoned finance executive. His expertise spans corporate accounting, compliance, internal controls, and operational efficiency.

Since joining Abaco Building Supply in 2020, Joe has strengthened the company’s financial systems and reporting processes, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth. His background in manufacturing brings valuable insights into cost control and efficiency, supporting Abaco’s ability to scale while maintaining profitability.

Hector Huayamave joined Abaco Building Supply in 2020, bringing extensive experience in sales leadership and operations management. Prior to Abaco, Hector served as Sales Director at Ram Tools, where he successfully led high-performing sales teams and drove significant revenue growth.

At Abaco, Hector oversees operations, logistics, and supply chain management, in addition to managing the company’s sales team of four representatives and one warehouse manager. His leadership ensures seamless coordination between sales and operations, driving efficiency and strengthening Abaco’s customer relationships. Hector’s ability to balance sales performance with operational discipline makes him a key driver of the company’s growth trajectory.