"Jade is a huge piece of the puzzle to take Martin Exteriors to the next level," said Justin Martin, president of Martin Exteriors. "Her knowledge and skills will help us continue to exceed our goals year after year. We are very happy to have her as part of the team!”

From 2017 to 2022, she worked for a newly-established roofing company as an office manager. She found it rewarding to put all of the knowledge gained during the previous five years to use by building the administrative side of that company from the ground up.

"Today, I’m thrilled to further my career with Martin Exteriors as Director of Operations," said Mercado. "My brother, Justin, who is also the president of Martin Exteriors, has always been my role model. I look forward to working with him and learning from him professionally. I will continue to use the knowledge, skills, and abilities I’ve gained over the past decade in my day-to-day responsibilities. My goal is to implement systems and processes that help Martin Exteriors run at its full potential."

Family-owned and operated, Martin Exteriors formed in 2006 to ensure local residents receive high-quality work at a reasonable price. Martin, the founder and a Roscoe resident, has been in the roofing business for years installing siding and roofs on homes and businesses in Rockford, Roscoe, South Beloit, Loves Park and beyond. The company has seen incredible growth throughout the years and was recently recognized on Inc. 5000's annual list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for the second year in a row.