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Jason Jimenez, owner and president of Gaspar Roofing

Contractor Profile: Gasper Roofing

Using Social Media to Build a Roofing Empire

Jason Jimenez overcame language barriers and more to create a successful roofing business in South Jersey

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

June 9, 2025

From roofer to marketing maven, Gasper Roofing's $5.5 million success story proves a passion for customers beats any marketing degree.

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Core Values at Weather Shield Roofing Systems

Jim Bush, the CEO and visionary behind Weather Shield Roofing Systems, dives into the company’s core principles, which are driving continued success.

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Jill Bloom

February 24, 2025

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Weather Shield Roofing Systems CEO Jim Bush breaks down the company’s core principles developed over time, and how he fosters buy-in from employees to stay successful.

Jim Bush’s Story of Grit and Determination in Roofing

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VIDEO: How I Started My Roofing Business at 18

Jim Bush shares his roofing origin story

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

February 19, 2025

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Weather Shield Roofing Systems CEO Jim Bush offers a glimpse into his entrepreneurial spirit and how he started a rewarding career in roofing.

Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux and Nathan Rath

Contractor Profile: Pelican Roofing

Operating as a sole proprietor for 10 years, Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux helped a customer who, years later, became his business partner

Bryan Gottlieb

February 3, 2025

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Pelican Roofing founder George Boudreaux built the company’s reputation on trust, transparency, and quality work. With a new business partner, Nathan Rath, the company positions itself for accelerated growth.

RC's 2024 Young Guns Invest in the Industry's Future

Art Aisner

March 4, 2024

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Meet the 2024 Young Guns, a group of roofing contractors and industry professionals under 40 who are leaving their mark and make a difference in various ways.

BLueprints and a model house with an incomplete roof.

It’s Time for a Breakthrough

Escaping the entrepreneur’s trap

Jim Johnson

June 26, 2023

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Escaping the entrepreneur’s trap

Making the Most of Mistakes

Paul Scelsi

May 12, 2023

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Sara Klindtworth of Solid Roofing NW in Salem, Ore., and her family.

Against The Grain

“I wanted to show my daughters you can do anything you put your mind to.”

Paul Scelsi

May 12, 2023

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“I wanted to show my daughters you can do anything you put your mind to.”

Kirt Linington used his brawn and brain to build Linear Roofing & General Contractors into one of the fastest-growing roofing companies in North Texas.

The Linear Path

Art Aisner

March 6, 2023

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Kirt Linington didn’t follow a straight line to success in the roofing industry, and he’s sharing his insights with entrepreneurs everywhere.

VIDEO: The Roofing Academy Drives Roofing Leaders to Succeed

March 23, 2022

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The leaders at Roofing Academy share their experiences in roofing and new efforts the academy is taking to improve the professionalism of the industry.