Roofing Contractor Profile

Andrés Ramírez (second from right) attends Roofing Day in Washington, D.C.

Inside Division 7’s Hands-On Approach to Hiring Roofing Talent

Division 7 Roofing’s Andrés Ramirez is on the road recruiting roofing talent and forging future careers.

Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor

April 20, 2026

Andres Ramirez’s Latin American roots and positive pitch for a roofing career path make a difference on the recruiting trail.

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

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.

Miguel Medina launched XYZ Roofing & Restorations in 2013 and grown it into a regional force in South Texas.

A Holistic Approach to Roofing

Roofing Profile: XYZ Roofing

Miguel Medina launched XYZ Roofing & Restorations in 2013 and grown it into a regional force in South Texas.

Art Aisner

February 5, 2026

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Momentum is building for Latino roofing contractors and Miguel Medina has XYZ Roofing on the cusp of its biggest year yet.

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

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.

The Staff at Best Contracting Services in Garden City, California

2025 Commercial Contractor of the Year: Best Contracting Services

When the industry gathered to honor a project, Best Contracting gathered to honor a team.

Art Aisner

December 4, 2025

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From navigating a global crisis to achieving its best financial performance, Best Contracting Services continues its unwavering pursuit of excellence.

Contractor Profile, Sponsored by QXO

JR & Co.: Moving Up the Ladder

Military veteran Jonathan Schilling’s leadership and drive position JR & Co. as an American success story in the making

Art Aisner

November 4, 2025

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Jonathan Schilling couples his big vision with the wisdom earned over a dozen years of leading a successful roofing operation in key Midwest markets.

Roofing from the Ground Up

WSRCA’s Incoming President Stan Robinson, of Pacific West Roofing

Art Aisner

September 22, 2025

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Stan Robinson started a roofing company without a mentor and has driven a model for success for more than four decades in the Pacific Northwest.

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Contractor Profile

Former NFL Wide Receiver Starts New Chapter in Roofing in N.C.

Damiere Byrd begins new career as owner of Bumble Roofing of Charlotte

Chris Gray

September 10, 2025

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After a decade in the NFL, Damiere Byrd is tackling a new challenge: running Bumble Roofing of Charlotte, where his grit, hustle, and attention to detail fuel his next venture.

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Lessons in Leadership and Growth from Roman’s Roofing

Building trust with customers and suppliers is the key to success for this Midwest team of veteran roofers

Art Aisner

September 10, 2025

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Learn how this company, founded by a small team of veteran roofing contractors, reached new success by focusing on customer care.

Sneak Peek

5 (Way Too) Early Facts About the 2025 Top 100 List

From roofing platform expansion to the most represented states, take a look at how this year's list is shaping up.

Art Aisner

July 3, 2025

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Roofing Contractor magazine’s 2025 Top 100 List reveals early trends, including a strong turnout in Texas, rising revenues, a $1.5 billion top earner, growing PE influence and a 56% majority of residential roofers.