Paul Ramon and Michael Franklin have been friends since they met each other in middle school in Fort Worth, Texas. They both entered the roofing industry about the same time and pursued different career paths. Ramon excelled in steep-slope slate and tile work, while Franklin focused on commercial flat roofing and architectural metal. They decided to pool their resources and expertise to form Ramon Franklin LLC, a contracting firm specializing in commercial, industrial and high-end residential projects. Today the Fort Worth-based company has 50 employees and a track record of successful growth, topping its sales numbers every year. The company is a member of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA), North Texas Roofing Contractors Association, (NTRCA) and Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT). Ramon is the past president of RCAT.
“Michael and I grew up together,” Ramon recalled. “Our friendship goes way back. We both got into the roofing industry at an early age. Michael actually got into the roofing business before I did, and dragged me and his brother along for the ride with him.”