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Principal for Commercial Roofers Inc., Las Vegas

Conway with his wife, Lynda, during a ski trip in Deer Valley, Utah.

Professional Roofing: What is the most difficult roofing project you’ve performed?

Conway: A 90-square (810-m²) thatched roof system on a restaurant in Kona, Hawaii. The 18-inch- (457-mm-) thick thatch was made from palm trees imported from Tahiti. My company had to hire two Tahitian roofing workers to install the roof system because my crews were not familiar with thatch roofing materials.

Why did you become a roofing contractor?

I started my construction career by working for a general contracting company after college. After 13 years in the general contracting business, I was offered the position of president at a Hawaiian roofing company.

What was your first job?

I worked at Dairy Queen when I was 17 years old. I earned $2.50 per hour.

What was your first roofing experience?

I visited a reroofing project in Hawaii when I started as president of the Hawaiian roofing company. At that point, I was not sure about my future in the roofing business. Now, I enjoy the roofing business and people associated with it.

What is your favorite item in your office?

My computer because it contains a wealth of knowledge at my fingertips.

What are your favorite stress relievers?

I enjoy running, lifting weights and playing basketball.

What do you consider your most rewarding experiences?

Personally, it is having a wonderful, supportive wife, Lynda, and two great children, Shannon and Ryan. Professionally, it is seeing projects completed on time and within budget and, most important, knowing building owners are satisfied.

What was your favorite vacation?

Traveling to Italy where I drove through the countryside and explored small villages.

What do you consider a waste of time?

Talking on the telephone.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

People not returning telephone calls.

What are your best and worst habits?

My best habit is being organized. My worst habit is eating too much.

What are the most challenging aspects of your job?

Managing and motivating people.

What is your roofing industry involvement?

Commercial Roofers is a member of NRCA and the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). I have been an NRCA director since 1999 and also am a WSRCA director.

People would be surprised to know that …

I enjoy washing dishes.