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What is your position within your company?
I am managing partner with Absolute Roofing & Waterproofing, Frisco, Texas.

What is the most unusual roofing project of which you have been a part?
My company completed a two-phase roof system installation project on the Corps of Cadets' dorms at Texas A&M University, College Station (see "A roofing salute," December 2017 issue). We didn't know what we were getting ourselves into—the 80-year-old buildings had been completely gutted for a renovation, and the roof systems were heavily tapered on existing concrete roof decks. We worked under a strict timeline and completed both phases on time. It brought a strong sense of accomplishment to be part of such a great project.

Why did you become involved in the roofing industry?
During high school, Chris Perry, who also is managing partner with Absolute Roofing & Waterproofing, and I were involved in the roofing/remodeling industry at our friend's dad's small company. After college, we fell back into the industry to work as adjusters after Hurricane Ike. A year and a half later, we realized that type of roofing work wasn't what we wanted to do long term, so we started Absolute Roofing & Waterproofing. Now, our goal is to create lasting partnerships with customers and always do what we say we will do.

What is your roofing industry involvement?
My company is an NRCA member, and I am on the board of directors for the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas.

What qualities do you most admire in a person?
Honesty and a great sense of humor

If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Why?
I would want to have supersonic speed so I could get more done in a day.

My favorite part about working in the roofing industry is …
The people we work with and the relationships we build daily

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A professional baseball player

What do you consider a waste of time?
Worrying

What is your favorite stress reliever?
Getting away to the woods to go hunting

What song are you listening to over and over?
"The Man" by The Killers

What three condiments always are in your fridge?
Ketchup, Sriracha sauce and spicy mustard

What was your first job?
During high school, I worked at a Christmas tree lot.

What's your favorite roofing material to work with? Why?
I don't have a favorite as all roofing materials have pros and cons. I like to work with the right product for each situation.

What's the most exciting/adventurous thing you've done?
Skydiving

What is the most high-tech item in your house?
A drone

If you had a time machine, would you go to the future or the past? Why?
I would go to the future. The past is the past—the greatest days of your life are ahead of you.

Big city or small town?
Small town

What do you consider your most rewarding experience?
Being a dad