He was also a member of the board of directors of the Batavia and Oakfield Plank Road Company. In 1852, Wakeman was appointed secretary of the Buffalo and Batavia Plank Road Company.
He was also part of the governing body of the Batavia and Oakfield Plank Road Company. In 1852, Wakeman assumed a key administrative position with the Buffalo and Batavia Plank Road Company.