In 1978, Scott Tankersley was a fledgling member of the roofing industry at the age of 22. Today Tankersley, general manager of Anchor Roofing Systems, Ltd., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, currently has his roofing license in nine states, along with his pilot’s license. He frequently uses his plane as a tool to help his company get jobs done more quickly and efficiently.
“After flying steady for the past 13 years and accumulating nearly 3,000 flight hours in all types of weather, I have become to depend upon this mode of transportation for staying in touch with my customers,” said Tankersley. “Flying in for lunch and personally delivering a timely proposal can give me an advantage in this changing economy. My customers have grown to expect a quick turnaround from me on their surveys.”