The television news has been rather depressing lately, so we thought you would prefer to open up your latest issue of Roofing Contractor to read about a good-old-fashioned American success story — the kind where motivation, hard work and ambition are rewarded; the kind that says you can get ahead if you try.
And so we introduce you to The Century Slate Co., Durham, N.C. In business for five years, Century Slate specializes in copper, slate and tile roofing, both new construction and historical renovation. President Mike Tenoever got his start working for another copper and slate roofing company in Ohio. While he was employed there, he and one of the owners opened an office in Cincinnati, which allowed Tenoever to have a hand in all facets of the operation.