Phil Leger, owner of Highland Contractors of Western New York Inc., might never have entered the roofing industry if the restaurant he opened had been successful. His restaurant soon closed, but the experience served him well in his second career. “I was very encouraged by what I had learned from the restaurant business and I had great confidence I could run another business,” he said. “Learning from past failures and successes not only in business but in personal life has helped us get to where we are right now.”
Leger worked in sales and project management for seven years prior to starting Highland Contractors. “I was able to gain some insight on many levels — sales and production,” he said. “I leave the administrative part to my office manager, Jeff Neamon.”