Michael Chan: Michael left his previous career as a financial advisor in 1986 and entered the field of slate roofing. He worked his way up to become president of Durable Slate in 1991. He expanded the products and services of the company, which began as a residential roofing repair business, to include slate and tile brokerage, masonry restoration, and historic restoration divisions. Under his leadership, the company has grown from a small, local slate roofing repair company to one of the best building restoration companies in the country. Michael is the chief executive officer of The Durable Slate Company.

John Chan: Michael’s brother John graduated from UCLA with a degree in economics. Having worked as a laborer at Durable Slate during the summers while he was in college, John joined the company in 1989 as treasurer, estimator, and purchasing agent. John was responsible for the establishment and development of the company’s slate and tile brokerage department, and established the Cincinnati office in 1997. He is currently establishing Durable Slate’s newest office in New Orleans. John is a principal of The Durable Slate Company.

Gary Howes: Gary, a schoolmate of Michael Chan since elementary school, joined him at Durable Slate in 1989 after a career in restaurant management. He spent many years working in the field – as a laborer, a foreman, and production superintendent. Gary was awarded the Builder's Exchange Craftsmanship Award in 1995 for slate work on the steeple of St. Mary Church in Columbus. He currently serves the company as executive vice president over all operations. Gary is a principal of The Durable Slate Company.

Grant Meloun: As the director of corporate affairs, Grant coordinates licensing and registration with state and local governing bodies. He also serves as chief financial officer and safety director for the company. Grant has a political science degree from Adrian College and a law degree from University of Dayton. He is a member of the Ohio Bar since 2000.

Shane Day: A black belt in martial arts, Shane has experience in many areas of the company. He is Vice President of The Durable Slate Company where he oversees daily operations in the Columbus office.

Mary Moi: Mary is responsible for the establishment of personnel on their jobs and of operational systems within the company. Her background in business administration and creative planning enhances our efficiency and ensures that no vital actions are omitted. Mary first came to Durable Slate in 1997.

Joe Redd:Joe is the Chief of Information Technology for the company. With associates degrees in both Accounting and Information Systems from the University of Northwestern Ohio and a bachelor’s degree in Network and Communication Management from DeVry University, Joe researches and implements new technologies that strengthen our infrastructure.

Sara Fridley: With a background in customer service and sales, Sarah started in our Promoting and Marketing Division, and is now the Communications Manager, responsible for all communications through out the company.

Rosi Wyan: A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Rosi has worked in a variety of industries, including Fortune 500 companies. With experience in project management, sales, human resources, and technical support, she is the Assistant Vice President of Administration and is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans in the area of personnel. 

Susan Martinez: Susan coordinates the estimating and sales department. She ensures that calls, estimates, and customer communications, prior to the routing of your contract to the production area, are handled accurately for quality service. Susan worked previously in the recruitment and hospitality fields.

David Cosgrove: Dave brought several years of experience in slate and masonry restoration work when he joined the company in 1996. He helped to establish the masonry restoration department at Durable Slate. Dave works as an estimator.

Adam Hicks: Adam came to Durable Slate in 1997 with previous construction experience. At Durable Slate he learned the craft of slate and tile roofing by working in the field before moving to an administrative job in the estimating and sales department. Adam currently serves as an estimator. Adam has a degree in English literature from Defiance College.

Steve Cluxton: Steve has organized and supplied the materials for Durable Slate roofing projects for more than a decade. A former high school and college basketball star, he came to the company in 1994. Steve's ability to locate and acquire ample stocks of salvaged materials has been essential to Durable Slate's unparalleled slate roof restoration service. As head of our material sales department, Steve buys and sells salvaged slate and tile for the company nationwide. Steve has a business degree from the University of Rio Grande.

Cesidio "Joe" Cugini: Having apprenticed as a carpenter in Rome, Italy where he was born, Joe has pursued a career in construction culminating in more than thirty years as a project superintendent. Joe has overseen hundreds of millions of dollars of construction. He is a two-time winner of the Builder’s Exchange Craftsmanship Award. Joe’s projects have included everything from multi-million dollar estate homes to museums and downtown high-rises. Joe joined Durable Slate in 1997. He continues to pass on his mastery of traditional old world techniques to the Durable Slate craftsmen.

Richard Ladina: A five-time winner of the Builder’s Exchange Craftsmanship Award, Richard is the general superintendent for The Durable Restoration Company. Richard has a B.A. in Fine Arts from Columbus College of Art and Design. 

Ronald Ladina: Ron came to the company in 1992. He is a lead foreman at Durable Slate with expertise in many of the restoration arts, including slate, metal, ornamental work, finish carpentry, and plaster – among others. Considered by many to be one of the finest craftsmen in the construction industry nationwide, Ron is a four time winner of the Builder’s Exchange Craftsmanship Award. He has a B.A. in Industrial Design from Columbus College of Art and Design.

Dave Tepe: Dave came to the company in 1996, with the opening of our Cincinnati office. Since that time, he has gained a wealth of experience in the restoration and installation of slate, tile, and sheet metal roofing. Dave is the general manager of our Cincinnati office.

Shawn Beckwith: Shawn has been overseeing slate roofing and historic restoration jobs since 1990. His diverse knowledge base and research skills have been invaluable on multi-million-dollar jobs such as the restoration of the historic Reese Peters mansion in Lancaster, Ohio and the Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House in Springfield, Ohio. Shawn is a project superintendent for Durable Slate’s general restoration projects. He has a degree in horticulture from The Ohio State University.

Troy Holman: Troy spent seven of his 20 years in the construction field running his own business, licensed as a home improvement contractor by the City of Columbus. To gain additional expertise in customer relations he completed a course through the Better Business Bureau. Troy runs projects for both the roofing and historic restoration divisions and served as the foreman on the Frank Lloyd Wright Westcott House restoration.

Mike Bradley: Mike joined Durable Slate in 1997, and since then he has mastered the science of cost-effective salvage of slate and tile from roofs for reuse in repair and new installations. He keeps our tear-off crew operating with care and speed at the same time. The efficiency of his team helps to keep the price of our undetectable slate repairs as low as they possibly can be.

Justin Willis: Justin had previous construction experience in both concrete and roofing before he came to Durable Slate in 2000. Our many suppliers appreciate the ease and reliability of coordinating with Justin to provide the materials needed for our projects. His careful tracking of supplies and timely orders make possible the shortest preparation time for scheduling your project.

Michelle Howes: Michelle started with the company when she was sixteen, delivering flyers door to door. She has also worked in the estimating and sales departments. Michelle is currently the director of roofing operations.

Eddie Chu: Eddie came to Durable Slate after completing his degree in civil engineering and construction management at The Ohio State University. He has also passed the initial test, the EIT (Engineer in Training), toward gaining his engineering license. Eddie assists with CAD drawings and other administrative functions in our historic restoration division.

Herman Jeffries: Herman has decades of slate and sheet metal roofing experience. He was the principal for Jeffries Sheet Metals for many years and has installed tens of thousands of square feet of architectural metal roofing. He works on both roofing and historic restoration projects. Herman has been with the company since 1991.

Ray Jeffries: Ray began learning about sheet metal from his father. He has nearly twenty years of experience in slate and sheet metal roofing, having developed strong skills in those areas. Ray’s competence allows him to be highly efficient in completing projects on time. He has been with the company since 1991.

Jeremy Decker: Since joining Durable Slate in 2000, Jeremy has already distinguished himself. In 2004 he was nominated for, and won, the National Roofing Contractors Association MVP Award. He aims to set the standard for craftsmanship with every projects he undertakes. Honored among his peers for his work ethic and the way he inspires others, Decker’s considerable patience has made him one of our top training foremen.

Pablo Martinez: Pablo first came to Durable Slate in 1997. He has worked on the slate salvage crew and later as a mason. Pablo has been trained by Durable Slate in the application of historic lime mortar.

Dave Covington: Dave brought extensive experience in masonry when he came to Durable Slate. He has completed well over 1,500 jobs, including both new construction and restoration. Dave has been trained by Durable Slate in the application of lime mortar masonry restoration.

Ryan Brigle: Ryan has been with the company since 1996 and is currently the general superintendent for roofing operations.

Steve White: For ten years before coming to Durable Slate in 1999, Steve gained much experience as a carpenter. The skills that he brought serve him well on some of the more demanding projects that we encounter.

Bill Philhower: Bill had done every type of roofing prior to joining Durable Slate in 1996. He does mainly metal work for us – the focus being gutter systems, tricky applications, and decorative work. Bill works in the Cincinnati area.

Will Shaw: Coming to Durable Slate in 2000 was a real career change for Will who had been working with DHL at the Cincinnati airport. Will learned the skills of slate and tile roofing through our training program and is now a foreman overseeing roof repairs and installations in the Cincinnati area.

Mark Sherby: Mark pursued studies in such diverse fields as communications and nursing before deciding on a career in construction. His background includes the application of many different roofing materials and systems. As the Director of Quality Control, he inspects jobs for quality, durability, aesthetic appearance, and completeness – issuing applicable certificates and warranties when jobs pass his rigorous inspection. He also serves as a liaison for customer concerns.

Chris Peery: Chris joined the company in 1995, bringing a strong previous restoration and construction experience. Having served in our quality control division since that time, he has inspected over 2,500 completed jobs. His role involves correcting problems on the job site and helping the crews maintain our standards of quality and accuracy.

Dick Berter: Dick had been involved in some type of construction for 35 years before joining Durable Slate and becoming one of our top foremen in the Cincinnati area. Experienced in slate, tile, metal, and wood shake roofing, Dick now serves the Cincinnati area by inspecting projects and issuing applicable certificates and warranties.

Sean Layton: Sean brought construction experience as well as a B.S. degree in landscape architecture from The Ohio State University when he came to the company in 1992. As director of finance, he manages financial planning, banking, accounting, and collections for the company.

Jack Jenkins: Jack combines an extensive background of management in the restaurant industry along with experience in the restoration fields. Jack started with the company in the early 1990’s, and then went on to run his own successful slate roofing business for twelve years. Jack is currently the Assistant Vice President of Public Relations and Business Development.