Shreveport, La.-based Hargrove Roofing announced the appointment of Ed Adams as its chief operating officer. Adams previously served in leadership roles with SRS Distribution, among others, and is charged with strengthening the company culture, improving efficiency, and doubling the company’s growth.

Adams has been in the roofing industry for over 20 years, working with large companies like RSI, SRS and Home Depot, while being a dependable supplier to roofing companies across the Southeast Region of the United States. Hargrove Roofing says Adams brings years of experience to the table in addition to being a close partner of Hargrove Roofing. Before taking on the role of COO, Adams became familiar with the company, as Hargrove was a constant vendor for Adams and his team at SRS. 

“Ed’s someone we’ve depended on very much and a guy everyone loves, so when we decided to expand and bring someone new into the fold, he was an easy choice and a familiar, trustworthy partner," said CEO Billy Hargrove. “We knew his skill set was unmatched, but most importantly, he is a great human being and leader."

Since its inception, Hargrove Roofing has gone from a $3 million company with one location in Shreveport in 2018, to a $60 million company with 10 locations in 2024. The company has also been a regular member of RC's Top 100 list. 

“I’ve watched Hargrove Roofing since 2020 after the large storm in Bossier City, which really established them. We sold our company to SRS around the same time back in September of 2020, so I was intrigued," said Adams. "I’d never done business with them before but eventually I started to work with Gage Liles [president of Residential Sales], [President of Production] Jeff Draker and Billy, and saw what they were doing and how they were starting to grow.

"I wasn’t planning on going anywhere else and didn’t consider a single other roofing company until I heard from Billy and Hargrove Roofing," Adams added.

Adams borrowed a saying from Hargrove, calling them "good humans" at a good company that inspired him to join.

“I’ve been in the roofing industry for 26 years, so just seeing them do the right things, make the right choices and grow with integrity made me want to take it to the next level and fuel the fire. That’s what I do and what I love," he said.