JARED JIMENEZ, 40
Owner, Co-Founder, Tejas Roofworks + Restoration
LOCATION: Rockwall, Texas
WEBSITE: tejasroofworks.com
FAMILY STATUS: Wife: Jessica; five children, two grandchildren
Tejas
Roofworks + Restoration is very much a reflection of its owners – young
in the roofing industry but finding major success with a lot to prove.
Entering
the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area with a new roofing company is a bold
move, with tens of thousands of other roofing companies already hustling
in the saturated market. But none of that deterred Jared Jimenez and
Nathan Schnefke when, after navigating 30 years of corporate America,
decided to take their business acumen to the world of roofing.
But
they weren’t alone. After reaching out to a roofing podcast they
enjoyed, they received a helping hand from the host to start their
company, and thus, Tejas Roofworks + Restoration was born.
Similar
to his company’s unique origins, Owner and Co-Founder Jimenez came to
roofing from an unlikely background. A graduate of Mississippi State
University with a degree in Biological Sciences — where he also played
varsity golf — he worked for a medical device company and became
territory manager until growing tired of the inefficiencies and red tape
he encountered.
As someone who enjoys building and working with
his hands, roofing was a natural fit, and he takes pride in helping
customers receive a “Texas tough” roof on their homes and buildings.
RC: How long have you been in the roofing industry, and how did you get your start?
JJ: We
came from corporate America, wanted to start our own company and landed
on roofing. We were trying to soak all the information in the early
stages and listened to a podcast called “Limitless Roofing Show.” We
learned that they were local to Dallas and reached out. They agreed to
meet us for lunch and we learned that [Co-Owner Nathan Schnefke’s]
brother-in-law was in a church group with them — small world. They ended
up agreeing to help us start our company!
Since then, we have
invested into consulting every year with other companies that have
helped us grow to where we are now. Our first year we did about $1
million, year two about $2 million, and this year we will finish close
to $4 million.
RC: What types of work does your company do?
JJ: Residential, commercial, new construction, reroofing, maintenance.
“[W]e have invested into consulting every year with other companies that have helped us grow to where we are now. Our first year we did about $1 million, year two about $2 million, and this year we will finish close to $4 million.”
RC: What are the top reasons why the company is successful?
JJ: 1)
We’ve always sought out mentors and consultants, which has helped us
learn from other people’s mistakes before we make them. 2) We have been
willing to put money back into the company. 3) Bringing our corporate
business acumen to a blue-collar industry.
RC: What are the big challenges in your particular market?
JJ: DFW
is one of the biggest markets for new roofs because of the amount of
hail in the area. There are over 10,000 roofing companies to compete
with.
RC: Do you see your age as an advantage or disadvantage in this business?
JJ: I don’t see it as either.
RC: What area of the roofing business are you the most passionate about?
JJ: I’m most passionate about our customers, helping them navigate through their claims.
RC: What’s next? What are your future plans for the business?
JJ: We would love to get more involved in commercial roofing. More involved in the local community.
RC: What are you doing when you are not thinking about roofing?
JJ: Probably golfing with one of my kids.
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