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The Untold Stories Behind Baker Roofing’s Early Years with Frank & Prentiss Baker

In this special in-person episode of Under The Roof, Todd Kavanaugh and Matthew Elban sit down with Frank and Prentiss Baker, grandsons of founder…

How Resilience, Presence, and Authentic Leadership BuildMarket-Dominating Roofing Operations, with Auston Batts

When most people think about building a thriving roofing operation in a new market, they picture aggressive sales tactics, competitive pricing, and technical expertise.…

The ESOP Playbook: Brian Allen on Ownership, Quality, and Long-Term Growth Transcript

Precision Walls’ transition to employee ownership represents a deliberate commitment to protecting culture, rewarding the people doing the work, and building long-term value beyond…

What Employee Ownership Really Means at Baker Roofing

In this second part of our ESOP conversation, John Matthews, President of Baker Roofing Company, joins hosts Todd Kavanaugh and Matthew Elban to get…

Why Roofing Might Be the Fastest Path to the American Dream

The roofing industry stands at a critical crossroads. With private equity firms acquiring major contractors, workforce shortages persisting, and young generations seeking different career…

He Was a Roofer, Then a Congressman, Now He’s Rewriting the Industry’s Legacy

What do you call someone who’s been a roofer, a congressman, and the CEO of the NRCA? You call him Reid Ribble. In this…

The Stewardship Decision: How Mark Lee Led Baker Roofing to Employee Ownership

Baker Roofing’s transition to employee ownership (ESOP) represents a bold commitment to preserving company culture while creating lasting value for its workforce. In this…

The ESOP Advantage: Why Baker Roofing Transitioned to Employee Ownership

In this interesting episode of Under The Roof, hosts Todd Kavanaugh and Matthew Elban sit down with John Matthews, President at Baker Roofing Company,…

The Baker Legacy: A Conversation on Employee Ownership and Business Success with Dylan Baker Transcript