About Us

Josh Stearns, owner and CEO, has an unwavering passion for the success of construction companies, focusing on resolving operational challenges with innovative solutions.

With a passion for computers since his teenage years, Josh has honed his expertise in technologies and focused his passion on improving business processes in the construction industry. After several years as a successful IT consultant, Josh joined AccuBuild to head the technology division where he then expanded into sales and marketing, gaining valuable insights into AccuBuild’s various facets and contributing to product development. In 2015, Josh purchased the company from the founder, Mike Stearns, and took on primary ownership. Like most construction companies, AccuBuild is now securely poised for multiple generations of success under Josh’s leadership.

Under Josh’s visionary leadership and with the support of AccuBuild’s dedicated team, the company strives to lead in automating construction data collection, integration, and analysis. The commitment to the construction industry led to the development of ConstructionPayroll.com, the culmination of three decades of construction-specific payroll expertise.

Since 2018, Josh has been a member of C12, a company that helps Christian business leaders build & achieve a great business for a greater purpose through the power of highly accountable peer relationships. His membership with C12 also led he and his wife Jill Stearns to attend and graduate the 12 month Colson Fellows Program where they were each challenged, and encouraged to inhabit the transformative gospel of Jesus Christ personal and work lives. With this challenge in mind, Josh and Jill launched a 501c3 “CP Life Services”, that is dedicated to positively impacting the lives of every Construction worked paid through ConstructionPayroll.com

Something fun about Josh that most people don’t know is that his brother John convinced him to dance and sing backup for him in his high school talent show. The only catch: he had to be able to wear sunglasses on stage. There are pictures to prove this in the yearbook.

Tracy Briscoe, the Chief Operating Officer (COO), brings over two decades of strategic leadership experience to her role. Her extensive background at Whole Foods Market, where she served as Vice President of Whole Foods Market Transformation and Vice President of Technology, positions her uniquely to enhance the services and products of AccuBuild.

In her most recent role as Vice President of Whole Foods Market Transformation, Tracy played a pivotal role in formulating the company’s strategy, aligning team objectives, and operationalizing programs to drive lasting performance and progress. She navigated Whole Foods Market through transformation, identifying and overcoming barriers to achieve company objectives, all while focusing on value realization.

During her tenure as Vice President of Technology, Tracy was responsible for guiding multiple development and operational teams in delivering applications for various business functions, including finance, supply chain, human resources, and data management. Her leadership drove the creation of a technology strategy that supported Whole Foods Market’s data-focused evolution.

With Tracy’s expertise in strategic alignment, execution orchestration, and a keen focus on value realization, she is poised to lead AccuBuild towards even greater success and further enhance the capabilities of ConstructionPayroll.com, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry.

Something unique about Tracy is that she is a trained Pianist. She also dreams of learning how to play the banjo so that she and her husband can start a bluegrass band where she plays banjo, and he plays stand up bass!

John Stearns, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, brings a diverse background spanning over six years of leadership roles which uniquely position him for success in identifying, connecting with customers and serving the construction industry’s software needs. His ability to communicate effectively, listen empathetically, and lead teams positions him as a valuable asset in promoting and enhancing construction-specific services.

John’s journey in leadership began as a Worship Director at Saddleback Church, a 40,000 member congregation founded by Rick Warren, the author of Purpose Driven Life. John’s 5 years at Saddleback gave him the opportunity in his early 20’s to hone his communication and leadership skills. This experience laid the foundation for his role as Music Pastor at Overlake Christian Church, where he further developed his abilities to engage and inspire volunteer teams of hundreds of people during his 5 year tenure at Overlake. .

John’s career trajectory took a corporate shift when he assumed the role of Activation Manager for the Rock N Roll Marathon series, sponsored by Toyota, at Campos Creative Works, Inc. In this capacity, he honed his project management expertise and cultivated innovative problem-solving skills. Following this role, he made a foray into the dynamic entertainment industry, serving as a Travel Coordinator for Fear Factor at Endemol Shine Group. This experience further enriched his organizational prowess and logistical acumen, solidifying his ability to navigate complex arrangements with precision and efficiency.

His dedication and leadership qualities led him to roles as Director of Sales and Business Development and Chief Operating Officer at AccuBuild, where he acquired invaluable experience in corporate strategy, sales, and operations.As Executive Vice President, John continues to leverage his diverse skill set, to drive the success of the company and our customers’ success.

John and his wife Missi Hale are a part of the Screen Actors Guild, and have sung on several spots for Television and Film, including Steven Spielberg’s reboot of the animated series “Animaniacs” on hulu.

Mike Stearns is the Founder of AccuBuild Construction Software, the driving force behind the original business systems and technical architecture design that laid the cornerstone for ConstructionPayroll.com.

In 1987, Mike embarked on a journey to revolutionize the construction industry by addressing a pressing need: simplifying payroll processes in a field known for its complexity. He founded AccuBuild Construction Software to provide contractors with a Construction Management solution tailored to their specific needs.His commitment to excellence is evident in the platform’s ability to navigate the intricate landscape of construction payroll, including challenges like Prevailing Wage, Union Certified, Local Taxes, and Davis Bacon compliance.

Over the years, Mike’s dedication to perfection has led to continuous refinement and improvement, honing AccuBuild’s payroll solution into a vital tool for thousands of contractors.

Today, Mike puts decades of experience to work as an expert consultant to the AccuBuild team and as a hands-on technical wizard for our customers.

AccuBuild’s success story is a testament to Mike’s foresight, and ConstructionPayroll.com stands as a beacon of simplicity in a complex world, sparing construction companies from the burden of high-level payroll expertise and ensuring their teams are paid accurately and punctually. Mike Stearns has truly revolutionized the construction payroll landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

When Mike isn’t writing code, you can find him conquering a 1000 piece puzzle, fishing with his 3 sons, & being a beloved papa to his 7 grandchildren. Mike has been a dedicated crossfitter for over 10 years, and even won “Athlete of the Month” at Crossfit Round Rock in 2022.

Erika Canales, Customer Success and Product Management Lead, possesses a wealth of experience in navigating intricate construction business process matters, including Union Payroll, Certified Payroll, and Prevailing wage. With a background spanning various roles, Erika’s expertise has proven invaluable to our customers.

In her current role, Erika brings her profound understanding of payroll intricacies to the forefront, where she oversees customer onboarding, payroll service operations and ensures the seamless execution of construction payroll processes.

Before her time at AccuBuild, Erika served as a Resident Manager at Strattford Capital, LLC, where she honed her management skills. Prior to that, she contributed significantly as a Controller at Upland Contracting, Inc. for over a decade, accumulating extensive experience in the construction sector.

Erika’s unwavering commitment to addressing complex payroll challenges and her wealth of industry experience make her an instrumental part of the AccuBuild team, driving excellence in construction payroll services.

Erika is a mom of 3 kiddos, 1 girl and 2 boys all 5 years apart. She especially enjoys serving at her church, and playing recreational kickball and volleyball with her husband and friends. She’s also an incredible singer, but don’t ask her to sing for you, you’ll have to catch her on stage at church.