THE TOTAL WRECKING HISTORY
When people think of the American Dream, they often picture stories like Frank and Sandy Bodami’s. Their family arrived in the United States just a few generations ago with little more than determination, a strong work ethic, and a vision for the future. Through hard work and perseverance, they built a lasting family legacy.
Today, Frank and Sandy bring more than 40 years of demolition experience to Total Wrecking & Environmental. Building on the foundation established by two generations before them (and preparing the next generation to carry it forward) they have earned a reputation in a competitive industry by staying true to the values that have guided their family from the beginning: Safety. Honesty. Integrity. Diligence. Communication.
For the Bodami family, the American Dream has never been just about building a successful business. It has always been about building a family legacy that lasts. Today, multiple generations of the Bodami family continue to serve in leadership roles, carrying forward the same commitment to excellence that has defined the company for decades.
Those values continue to shape Total Wrecking’s culture and long-term success. By staying true to its roots while embracing growth and innovation, the company remains focused on creating a stronger future for its employees, customers, and the communities it serves.
THE INGREDIENTS ARE SIMPLE
SAFETY FIRST
Ensuring every single member of the Total Wrecking team is held to the utmost safety standards and protocols. Nothing is more important.
PEOPLE CENTRIC
Ensuring all team members, as well as their families, are of strong mental health, financially stable, and comfortable within all of their work environments.
BELIEF IN THE BEST
Creating positive, inspiring work environments where everyone is equipped and encouraged to do the absolute best work they’re capable of.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Never burying mistakes but using them as opportunities to learn and improve. And, most importantly, ensuring those mistakes don’t happen again.
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Discover where it all began and how Total Wrecking became what it is today.
1949
From Sicily To The USA
Frank’s grandfather, Anthony Bodami Sr., and his father, Anthony Jr., immigrated from Sicily to the United States, where they soon found work in residential construction, building porches for local homes.
In those early years, they gathered rocks from nearby beaches to use in their projects. Although they worked hard, they knew there had to be a more sustainable path forward.
That opportunity came when a local resident asked them to dismantle a small structure for a modest fee. The project introduced them to demolition work and opened the door to a new future in their adopted country.
1977
Frank Bodami Gets To Work following in his Father's and Grandfather's Footsteps
Following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, Frank joined the family business, Lebis Enterprises, at just 13 years old. His first job was sorting materials by separating bricks from sticks and sticks from bricks: a hands-on introduction to the demolition industry.
1982
Climbing The Ladder
As Frank continued to work hard, he steadily gained valuable experience and took on greater responsibilities at Lebis Enterprises. What began as a small family business continued to grow, creating new opportunities for him to learn and advance.
Starting as a laborer, Frank worked his way up to Lead Foreman. Along the way, he developed expertise in equipment operation, estimating, project management, and every aspect of the demolition business.
1998
Titan Wrecking & Environmental
After decades of learning the business, working tirelessly, and building hands-on experience, Frank founded Titan Wrecking & Environmental with his business partner. Soon after, Frank’s wife, Sandy, joined the company, bringing her accounting expertise to lead the company’s financial operations.
Titan quickly gained momentum and earned a strong reputation in the industrial demolition industry. For Frank, it was the opportunity to build a family-focused company rooted in the values and work ethic that had shaped him from the very beginning.
2000
University at Buffalo: Graduate Of Center For Entrepreneurial Leadership
Frank enrolled in the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership through the School of Management, where he strengthened his leadership skills and prepared for greater responsibilities in the demolition industry.
While completing the program, he continued expanding his expertise in environmental services, surveying, project management, and specialized industry training. The experience helped shape the leadership approach and business principles that continue to guide the company today.
Upon graduation, Frank became an alumnus of the School of Management and the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, further strengthening the foundation for the next chapter of his career.
2001-2010
National Demolition Association (NDA) Leadership
Frank remained committed to continuous learning throughout his career while becoming more involved with industry leaders and peers. That commitment led him to join the National Demolition Association (NDA), where he went on to become a member of its Board of Directors.
During his nine years on the Board, Frank helped lead several key initiatives. He served as Chair of Risk Management, Chair of Government Affairs, and played an active role on the Safety Committee. Throughout his service, he continued to champion safety, mentorship, and innovation within the demolition industry.
2010
Lessons Learned
Having grown up in the demolition industry, Frank understood from an early age that safety had to be more than hard hats and OSHA compliance. As Titan continued to grow, he recognized that the company had reached an important turning point.
Frank wanted to do more than expand the company’s national presence. He wanted to take on the industry’s largest and most complex industrial demolition projects while building a business defined by safety, family values, and innovation.
That realization became the catalyst for the next chapter. Titan had built a strong reputation, but Frank knew there was still an opportunity to raise the standard for industrial demolition and create something even greater.
2013
Total Wrecking & Environmental
Wanting to build a company founded on safety, innovation, family values, and large-scale industrial demolition, Frank, Sandy, and much of the Titan Wrecking leadership team launched Total Wrecking & Environmental in 2013.
Their mission was simple: put safety, integrity, quality, and family first. Those principles became the foundation of the company’s culture and guided every decision from day one.
That commitment also meant continually improving how industrial demolition was performed. By developing safer practices, refining procedures, and investing in innovative equipment, Total Wrecking worked to make one of the industry’s most demanding jobs as safe as possible.
As the company became recognized for its leadership in safety, integrity, and innovation, its reputation grew—and so did its national presence.
2014
Family Business
Growing up in a family business, Frank never expected his last name to earn him special treatment. He started as a laborer at Lebis Enterprises, and every promotion that followed was earned through hard work, determination, and dedication. That commitment to earning success—not inheriting it—became a core value shared throughout the Bodami family.
Sandy Sr. joined Titan in 1998 to lead the company’s financial operations. Over the years, her role expanded significantly. Today, she oversees accounting, human resources, operations, and many of the day-to-day administrative functions that keep Total Wrecking running smoothly.
In 2014, their daughter, Sandy Jr., founded Total Wrecking’s marketing department while completing her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She has played a key role in growing the company’s digital presence, strengthening its brand, and expanding its visibility. Today, she serves in a company-wide leadership role overseeing marketing, business development, bid estimating, operations, and more.
Frank and Sandy Sr.’s son, Frank Jr., has been around the business since he could walk—just like his father before him. When he was old enough to work, he earned an entry-level field position and learned the business from the ground up. Today, he follows the estimating path, helping prepare bids, coordinate subcontractors, perform site visits, manage inventory, and work closely with field operations.
2021
Stronger & Safer Than Ever!
Since 2013, Total Wrecking & Environmental has grown into a nationally recognized industrial demolition contractor known for its unwavering commitment to safety, integrity, quality, and family values.
As Frank’s leadership continued to grow, so did his influence within the industry. A frequent keynote speaker at demolition and utility conferences, he transformed a career built on “lessons learned” into one focused on lessons shared, helping educate and inspire the next generation of industry professionals.
Over the years, Total Wrecking has successfully completed major industrial demolition projects across the country, including power plants, chemical facilities, paper mills, manufacturing plants, urban high-rises, and many other complex structures.
Today, the company’s success reflects the same principles it was founded on: safety, integrity, quality, innovation, and family. Those values continue to guide every project and every relationship as Total Wrecking proudly clears today for a better tomorrow.
FRANK BODAMI’S INDUSTRIAL DEMOLITION QUALIFICATIONS
• Co-Owner and Managing Partner, Total Wrecking & Environmental, LLC
• Lead Abatement Contractor Supervisor
• Confined Space Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Respirator Fit Test
• Asbestos Abatement Certification
• Hazardous Waste Certification
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 – Hazardous Waste Site Worker Training
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.21 – Supervisor Training
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 – Asbestos Supervisor Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification
• Site Disaster Training
• Graduate, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, School of Management
• Member, Construction Exchange of Western New York
• Board Member, National Demolition Association (NDA)
• Former Chair, Risk Management Committee, National Demolition Association
• Former Chair, Insurance Committee, National Demolition Association
• Member, Buffalo Niagara Partnership
• Sponsor and Member, Air & Waste Management Association – Niagara Frontier Section
