We have been under the same ownership and management for almost 30 years. Not many other firms can make that claim. We are committed to bringing the best possible team to your project. A team that is guided by our years of experience and our commitment to excellence.
Terrisa Swan – General Manager (CEO-Owner):
Terrisa joined the company in 1994, and is a hands-on business owner and manager. Terrisa oversees the day-to-day operations, marketing, and personnel training of all employees to ensure professionalism and effectiveness. She is committed to customer care through the Better Business Bureau programs and leads her team to communicate the entire process to our customers for a hassle-free roof install. Terrisa's mission and expectations are to inform, to perform and to respond to valued customers with integrity and professionalism at all times. She helps Swan stand out by simply recognizing the importance of their valued customers' time. Terrisa has established relationships with city personnel to ensure that job permits are pulled and regulations are met, and she overlooks the quality 20-point inspections that are required after every roof installation. Her background is in business management (banking and finance), and she is a member of the Plano Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business.
Kirk Swan – Field Manager (Co-Owner):
A roofer by trade, Kirk has hands-on, complete working knowledge and experience in both commercial and residential roofing. He has owned and operated Swan Roofing since 1981 and has contributed to the community by donating material and labor for charity roofing projects. Swan Roofing's core business is commercial/residential roofing, preventative maintenance, repair, and emergency cover up. Kirk and Terrisa Swan are involved in all aspects of the business. Swan is certified through major manufactures, and the company is a 100% full-service roofing business. Kirk understands that the work of all contractors is not created equal. He often finds himself helping to repair damage caused by a non-certified installer. Kirk has accreditations commercially with GAF, Durolast, Versico, Armko Industries, Bitec, Uniclad, Firestone, Petersen Aluminum and residential accreditations with Ecostar. Kirk is also an involved member in the BBB, Roofing Contractors Association of Texas, North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) and the National Roofing Contractors Association.
Larry Kinsey – Commercial Estimator/Roof Consultant:
With over 40 years of experience Larry began working in the commercial roofing industry in 1967 for Browning Roofing Company where he started as an apprentice roofer learning all the basic skills and knowledge. Several years later Larry went to work for J & J Roofing in Dallas where he spent his tenure in the sheet metal shop learning all the sheet metal skills used in commercial roof applications. In 1975 Kinsey went to work for Roof Tech a division of South Western Petroleum Corporation, where he was in charge of operations. At Roof Tech he assisted with the start up of the new commercial roofing division where he did commercial estimating, hired employees, purchased equipment, and supervised all the daily operations associated with the roofing operation. Within three years Kinsey was promoted to General Manager and was responsible for the entire roofing operation including sales and profits. A year later Roof Tech received awards by the parent company for the highest percentage of profit increase of all divisions and increased yearly sales by an average of 15% a year until he left in 1981 when he started his own Commercial Roofing & Consulting Firm [ Allstate Consultants Inc. ] While owning and operating Allstate Consultants, Kinsey's main focus was on commercial reroofing accounts and developed relations with some of the top property and management companies in Texas. Some of the notable accounts were Henry S Miller, North Park Shopping Center, Trammell Crow, Irving School District, Grand Prairie School District, Denton Scholl District and many more. In 1987 Kinsey added another Consulting Company to the operations [ Genesis Industries ] where the focus was on Commercial Roof Consulting for School Districts and Property Management Companies. The most notable clients here were Tandy Corporation and General Telephone where every aspect of their roofing needs were met through the consulting service. In 1992, Kinsey sold his roofing operations and moved to his ranch in Weatherford, Texas where he trained and showed cutting horses and was an active member in The National Cutting Horse Association, Ft. worth, Texas. In 2000 Kinsey sold his Ranch and decided to re-enter his lifelong passion for roofing. He has since landed at Swan Roofing in 2003 and has assisted Swan in growing the Commercial Roof Division. Here again his dedicated focus is on Commercial Property Accounts where quality is the goal. Kinsey has attended AT Lowery's School for Real Estate Investments and Management, Leonard's School Of Trade for Class 4 Property & Casualty Adjusters, Allstate Insurance Subrogation School, and acquired a Texas Auctioneer License in 1997, and occasionally does fund raisers for nonprofit events. He also contributed to an Extreme Makeover project - were Swan Roofing donated material and worked from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. to complete out a roof that consisted of Flat, Copper windows and composition shingle.
Ken Day – Sheet Metal Fabricator:
Born and raised in Texas, Ken brings over 21 years of experience in the sheet metal industry. He began his career in the Air Conditioning field where he ran a sheet metal shop for over 13 years, mastering the entire process for fabricating sheet metal for A/C. He was offered a position with a large custom sheet metal shop due to his reputation of quality of work and his hard-working attitude. He worked there for the next eight years, working with customers and fabricating everything from chimney caps, louvers, A/C sheet metal sittings, duct work, plenums, drain pans, ventilation and back draft systems - just to name a few. Ken's skills and expertise help make us the total roofing company of choice.
Brian Smith – Field Management, Commercial Sales & Estimating:
Brian has over 29 years of direct experience in all aspects of the roofing industry. He supervises all field operations for commercial projects. He brings sheet metal experience from his role with Gulf Star Sheet Metal. His role involves estimating, blueprint reading, code compliance and inventory control of material, carpentry, roof sheeting, stacking, and framing
Lisa Gonzalez – Office Manager – A/C Receivables:
Over 15 years of management experience in the construction industry with substantial experience in recruitment and sales. Lisa's strengths include strong problem solving skills, leadership and attention to detail. She manages and supports a team of over 35 customer service and dispatch representatives along with technicians and helpers. She handles customer support and resolution, billing and collections, and works directly with owners. Lisa is passionate about customer care and believes that communication is the key to any successful business!
Brenda Prater – Customer Support / Accounts Payable:
Brenda has been in the construction industry for over 25 years, with vast experience in customer support and accounting. Brenda is diligent about providing out of the ordinary customer care. She handles customer support, payments, scheduling estimates, and more. Swan Roofing is very pleased and fortunate to have a professional team player like Brenda on our side.
Our attitude, along with the best employees and installers, accounts for our longevity and stability. Give us an opportunity to earn and keep your business as your "Total Roofing Contractor".
Swan Roofing is only roofer in the area of TX with a showroom, call-(972) 596-8313,(888) 242-7926
