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Articles Tagged with ''family business ''

BIG NEWS: Ken Kelly Buys Back His Family Company
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Ken Kelly vuelve a Kelly Roofing con “mentalidad de fundador”

Casi seis años después de haber vendido, el contratista de Florida desafía la tendencia del capital privado para rescatar del cierre a la empresa familiar.
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
August 23, 2026
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Una llamada de sus empleados sacó a Ken Kelly del retiro. En cuestión de días, negoció con el banco y recuperó la compañía.


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Urena Roofing Staff on the job

De una lesión a una misión: la historia de cómo una familia comenzó en el roofing en Texas

Una lesión cambió el rumbo de Roger Urena y lo llevó a descubrir la industria del roofing. Su empresa inició en la Dodge Durango familiar y ahora es parte del reducido grupo de contratistas que han obtenido el reconocimiento President’s Club de GAF.
Patricia Soto Servin is a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering local communities across the U.S.
Patricia Soto Servin
August 10, 2026
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Hay decisiones que cambian el rumbo de una empresa antes de que exista un nombre, una oficina o el primer cliente.


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Urena Roofing Staff on the job

From an Injury to a Mission: How One Family Got Its Start in Roofing in Texas

A back injury changed the course of Roger Urena's life and led him to discover the roofing industry. His company started out of the family's Dodge Durango and is now among the select group of contractors to earn GAF's President's Club distinction.
Patricia Soto Servin is a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering local communities across the U.S.
Patricia Soto Servin
August 10, 2026
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There are decisions that change the course of a company before it has a name, an office, or even its first customer.


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BIG NEWS: Ken Kelly Buys Back His Family Company
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Ken Kelly Brings a ‘Founder’s Mentality’ Back to Kelly Roofing

Nearly six years after selling, the Florida roofing contractor bucks the Private Equity trend to rescue the family business from closing.
John Wyatt
John Wyatt
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
August 7, 2026
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Ken Kelly Returns to Rescue Family Roofing Business
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Portrait of Mishell Cox
Latinos in Roofing

Mishell Cox: por qué crecer más no siempre significa tener más éxito

La CEO de Cox Roofing explica cómo aprender a delegar, proteger a su equipo y redefinir el crecimiento ha transformado la empresa que ayudó a construir.
Patricia Soto Servin is a journalist with more than a decade of experience covering local communities across the U.S.
Patricia Soto Servin
July 27, 2026
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Después de expandir Cox Roofing a varios estados, Mishell Cox descubrió que el verdadero crecimiento no se mide por el número de oficinas, sino por la capacidad de formar líderes, cuidar a las personas y construir una empresa preparada para prosperar sin depender de una sola persona.


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Brothers Eric (left) and Allyn Weddle, co-founders of Weddle & Sons, Inc.
June 2026 Cover Story

Building Better Roofs & Better Lives

The entrepreneurial spirit behind Weddle & Sons, Inc. started decades ago and has a growing impact across the Heartland.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
June 3, 2026
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Creativity, preparation and a never-settle mindset fuel the success of Weddle & Sons, Inc. in the Heartland.
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Art Unlimited Has a New Name

Art Unlimited Rebrands as A-Squared Marketing

The agency launches new AI-driven search optimization services designed to help contractors improve visibility, engagement and lead generation.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
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Tanja Kern
May 18, 2026
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A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.


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JRC CEO Caleb Johnson
May 2026 Cover Story, Sponsored by QXO

JRC Inc.: Family Roots, National Reach

With "pickup trucks in the sky" and boots on every roof, JRC has built a 48-state commercial roofing empire on one unbreakable rule: never sub out quality.
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
May 8, 2026
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With “pickup trucks in the sky” and boots on every roof, JRC has built a national commercial roofing operation on one unbreakable rule: never compromise on quality.


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Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos, owners of Level Up Roofing
Latinos in Roofing

From Venezuela to Texas: Level Up Roofing

How Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos built a thriving roofing company after starting from zero in a new country.
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
April 8, 2026
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Rafael Riera and Johana Ramos left Venezuela seeking safety and opportunity. With no roofing experience, they launched Level Up Roofing in Texas—now growing fast and preparing for major commercial work in 2026.
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Contractor Profile

How a Cartoon Beaver Helped a 50-Year Roofing Company Find New Life

A Rhode Island contractor’s bold rebrand replaced patriotic trucks with a friendly mascot—and unlocked explosive growth.
Tanja Kern headshot
Tanja Kern
January 14, 2026
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When political perceptions began costing him leads, third-generation roofer Sean King made a risky decision: rebrand his family business around a smiling cartoon beaver. Eight months later, Busy Beaver Roofing is seeing record drive-by leads, stronger community engagement, and expansion into new markets.
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