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Jim Bush’s Story of Grit and Determination in Roofing

Video Series

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.

A finger pushing a button on a laptop - private equity

What a Private Equity Sale Looks Like Part 2

Private equity eagerly awaits the next acquisition in the roofing space; are you ready to negotiate your exit?

Kevin Kennedy

February 17, 2025

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In part two of this two-part series, Kevin Kennedy lays out what roofing contractors should expect when undertaking a private equity deal.

Andrew Yaklich, COO of RAFTR Roofing, on why partnership with insurance providers can create a consistent flow of referrals for roofers.

Guest Column

Why Building Strong Relationships with Insurance Providers is Good Business

Andrew Yaklich

February 17, 2025

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Roofers and insurers have long been at odds, but Andrew Yaklich, COO of portfolio firm RAFTRx says a shift toward partnership could streamline claims, boost trust, and benefit homeowners.

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.

Distributor News

Barry Buchman Named Director of Business Development at NEMEON

Chris Gray

January 24, 2025

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Beginning his building materials career in 1985, Buchman is now taking on a leadership position with the NEMEON cooperative of independent roofing and siding distributors.

Latinos en Techado

Perfil del Distribuidor de Techado: Paul Salamanca, Preferred Roofing Supply

El cofundador de Preferred Roofing Supply nunca se rinde, trabajando para servir a la comunidad Latina en Georgia.

Chris Gray

January 10, 2025

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El cofundador de Preferred Roofing Supply nunca se rinde, trabajando para servir a la comunidad Latina en Georgia.

The executive team at Victors Home Solutions

2024 Residential Contractor of the Year: Victors Home Solutions

Art Aisner

December 9, 2024

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Victor Smolyanov, founder of Victors Home Solutions, is RC's Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year; as 2025 approaches, Victors is on the verge of its most significant step yet.

Weather Shield Roofing unveiled its revamped headquarters.

Best of All Worlds

Weather Shield Roofing Reinvents its Headquarters

The commercial roofing firm in Western Michigan has created a self-described holistic facility to promote work-life balance and growth

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 4, 2024

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Weather Shield Roofing Systems unveiled its new 12,000-square-foot Life Center in Wyoming, Mich., featuring executive suites, a training lab, recreational spaces, meeting areas, and a rooftop patio.

VIDEO: Contractor Q&A with Scott Riopelle and One Solutions

The founder of Interstate Roofing moves on to his next challenge with Sean Ricks -- to build One Solutions into the leading residential roofing platform in the nation. Here’s how they intend to do it.

Art Aisner

November 26, 2024

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Veteran roofing contractor Scott Riopelle is never at a loss for words, and joins RC for an exclusive conversation about roofs, life, second chances and more.

Second- and third-generation family members of Orndorff & Spaid.

Contractor Q&A: Orndorff & Spaid

A legacy started in 1953 of treating workers right continues today at a Maryland commercial roofing company

Chris Gray

November 20, 2024

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Learn how Orndorff & Spaid has grown its business from three employees and a truck in the 1950s to a commercial roofing company with a dedicated workforce and fleet.