search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube instagram Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • TOPICS
    • Cool Roofing
    • Event News
    • Latinos in Roofing
    • Low Slope
    • Legal
    • Metal
    • Project Profiles
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Roofing Safety
    • Steep Slope
    • Sustainable Roofing
    • Technology
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Best of Success
    • Contractor Profile
    • IRE Show
    • Roofing Contractor of the Year
    • Top 100
    • Young Guns
    • State of the Industry
    • Century Club
  • MULTIMEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Interactive Spotlights
    • Roofing Quizzes
    • IRE Videos
    • Webinars
    • Photo Galleries
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Featured Products
  • COLUMNS
    • Editor's Note
    • Exit Planning
    • Legally Speaking
    • Safety Advice
    • Technical Details
    • Guest Column
  • EVENTS
    • International Roofing Expo
    • Webinars
    • Best of Success Conference
    • Industry Events
  • DIRECTORY
    • Associations
    • Distributors
    • Manufacturer/Supplier
    • Business Services
    • Get Listed
  • MORE
    • Roofing Contractor eNews
    • Techos y Más Advisory Board
    • RC Store
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Market Research
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Company Spotlights
    • Classifieds
      • Auctions
      • Business For Sale
      • Business Opportunities
      • Equipment For Sale
      • Positions Available
      • Products
      • Safety
      • Software
      • Services
      • Training
    • Contact Us
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Advertise
      • Media Kit
      • Editorial Calendar
      • Contact
    • Archive Issues
  • SIGN UP!
Steep Slope Roofing

Roofers Doing Good: Cleaning Up and Supporting Local Communities

By Chris Gray
Boak and Sons Got You Covered

Chris White, vice president operations (right) with Boak & Sons Inc., with Johnny Rivers, Vietnam War veteran and recipient of the Got You Covered program roof.

September 4, 2020

Roofing contractors continue to go out of their way to help their local communities in these trying times, and in the past few weeks there have been some pretty heartwarming stories.

For example, take Ridge Runners Remodeling out of Idaho. The company has a habit of helping out when there’s a need, such as donating 10% of its earnings to its communities or donating labor and materials to projects. In this case, the roofing company jumped at the opportunity to help a homeowner in need.

NBC-affiliate KTBV reported on the efforts of the Meridian, Idaho community to help a 92-year-old man fix up his home. The homeowner, Richard Nourse, was born in 1927, and has lived in the home his grandfather built since he was 4 years old. Amazingly, Nourse was able to inspect the roof after an earthquake hit the area in March, and determined the old roof needed to be replaced.

Trevor Knesal, who visits with Nourse and considers him a friend, learned about his plight and posted a Go Fund Me page to help fund the roof replacement. Donations rolled in from all over, which is where Ridge Runners Remodeling comes in.

“They agreed to do it for half price or even less,” Knesal said. “(Owner Eric Libby) jumped in and agreed to just do it, he didn’t hesitate at all.”

Many of the roofing materials were donated to the crew to make it happen, which Libby called “amazing.”

“We need more people like him,” said Libby of Knesal.

In Pittsburgh, Resnick Roofing & Contracting honored World Humanitarian Day, held Aug. 19, by volunteering to clean a four-mile stretch off of Route 8 in Hampton Township. Employees started around 9 a.m. and began picking up litter to commemorate the volunteers worldwide who gave their lives for a humanitarian cause.

Resnick Roofing, which made this year’s Inc. 5000 list, ended up collecting more than 20 bags of trash in just two hours. The project was held in conjunction with the Adopt-a-Highway program.

“I’m blown away by the volunteer efforts of our employees. They truly enveloped our unofficial motto of ‘work hard, play hard,’” said Resnick Roofing CEO Adam Resnick. “It was a great experience and a true team-building atmosphere, and we are pleased to be a part of this custom.”

Supporting Veterans

Roofing contractors continue to support members of the military as well despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In Lake Saint Louis, Mo., Signature Exteriors provided U.S. Air Force veteran Tammy Novak a new roof on Aug. 19 as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. The project, a nationwide effort to show gratitude to veterans who served, teamed up with Purple Heart Homes to select Novak as the recipient of the roof replacement.

Signature Exteriors co-owner Jeramie Beechler said the company has always encouraged a culture of giving back, so it was happy to take part in its first-ever Roof Deployment Project.

"Our company culture has always been do what we can to help out while we're there, and if the opportunity presents itself, go above and beyond," Beechler said. "It's nice to be able to team up with Owens Corning and provide this type of service, especially to our service people who fought for our country and may not be in a position to take on a large home improvement project that their home desperately needs."

Meanwhile, Boak & Sons Inc. in Youngstown, Ohio, is starting up a program called “Got You Covered” that will donate a new roof to a local veteran in need. Boak & Sons partnered with the Mahoning Valley Veteran’s Service Commission in Youngstown to find a recipient of the program. The first recipient is Johnny Rivers, a 75-year-old Vietnam veteran who enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1963 and now lives in Youngstown.

“This year has been hard for our entire community,” said Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc. “Boak & Sons has always been about giving back, but it just seems to mean much more this year. Got You Covered was a dream we had a few months ago, but it wasn’t hard to just reach out and make the right connections to turn it into a reality. I hope other businesses like us take the time to open their eyes, take a look around and start addressing the help that is so direly needed right in our own back yard.”

KEYWORDS: Boak & Sons Inc charities and foundations community service Inc 5000 Owens Corning Residential Roofing Contractor veterans

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Chrisgray
Chris Gray is the editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro. He has worked in the fields of journalism and copywriting for nearly 20 years, ranging from local print newspapers to the multi-media promotion of international artists.


Reach him at 248-244-6498 or grayc@bnpmedia.com.

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

    Physics, the Power of Authenticity and You

    In February's Publisher's Note, Jill Bloom describes a...
    Editor's Note
    By: Jill Bloom
  • The Family Food Fare supermarket in Midland, Mich.

    ‘Rooftop Ninja’ Discovered Living on Roof, Inside Grocery Sign

    A bizarre tale out of Midland, Mich.: a woman dubbed the...
    Roofing News
    By: Bryan Gottlieb
  • A before and after heat measurement comparison

    How Hot is Too Hot in the Attic?

    If the ventilation is working, how hot should the attic...
    Columns
    By: Paul Scelsi
You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Sign Up for the eNewsletter
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Roofing Contractor audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Roofing Contractor or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • TAMKO Titan XL Shingles
    Sponsored byTAMKO®

    Built for Business: How Titan XT® Shingles Keep Proving Their Value

  • An overhead view of a residential block
    Sponsored byCBIZ CompuData

    From Spreadsheets to Strategy: How Roofing Companies Can Transform Financial Operations

  • Snow Guard Solutions for Metal Roofs by S-5!
    Sponsored byS-5!

    Safeguard Your Building: How Snow Guards Prevent Costly Roof & Property Damage

Popular Stories

The Home Depot is weighing a bid for GMS. The potential offer would pit the retail giant against QXO Inc.

UPDATE: Home Depot Pushes QXO Out of GMS Pursuit

Florida has become the focal point for construction-site raids, attracting national attention and altering labor dynamics throughout the industry.

Florida Emerges as the Epicenter of ICE Raids

Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO, offers $5 billion to acquire GMS, a major distributor of gypsum and interior building products.

QXO Sets Its Sights on GMS in $5 Billion Offer

Roofing Contractor Webinar

Events

December 3, 2025

The Premier Roofing Conference: Best of Success

Join roofing professionals from across the nation at the 2025 Best of Success conference, the ultimate destination for roofing professionals seeking the latest industry insights and networking opportunities. Pick up strategies for critical challenges like workforce shortage with innovative solutions, explore the latest advancements in roofing technology and sustainable practices, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders on navigating the evolving roofing landscape.

View All Submit An Event

Related Articles

  • Veteran's Art Center in Grand Junction, Colo.

    Roofers, Community Step Up to Reroof Colorado Veterans Art Center

    See More
  • Noland's Roofing

    Doing Good Through 2020: Florida Roofing Contractor Holds Giveaway for Four Free Roofs

    See More
  • thermometer-in-front-of-cityscape

    The Battle Over Cool Roofs Heats Up Following Tennessee Rollbacks

    See More
×

Be in the forefront of the roofing industry!

Join thousands of professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • eNewsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2025. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing