Leadership Team

Ronnie McGlothlin
Co-Founder

Ronnie McGlothlin is a co-founder of Empire Roofing, a commercial and industrial roofing company founded in 1982 with affiliated locations in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, El Paso, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia and Mexico. The core business is commercial roof replacement, preventative maintenance, leak repair, budgeting and due diligence services, resulting in $37 million in annual revenue. Empire Roofing is the number one commercial roofing provider in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Ronnie began in the roofing industry in 1974 as a laborer, foreman and eventually superintendent for his family’s business. After co-founding Empire Roofing in 1982, Ronnie filled the roles of salesman, laborer, foreman, and superintendent simultaneously. Today, Ronnie is responsible for the daily operations and final product provided by the company. Personally reviewing each job, Ronnie ensures the Empire Roofing promise is delivered: Combine the finest products with the highest level of customer service, and do everything right the first time.

Ronnie’s early vision for a dependable roofing company is realized in Empire Roofing’s customer list today. With dependability came clients with increasingly specialized needs. Many of the nation’s top companies rely on Empire Roofing to handle their most sensitive projects. A testament to Ronnie’s acumen is that as the company has grown, quality has not been sacrificed.

As a recognized industry leader, Ronnie also has served in many volunteer leadership roles. He has been the Vice President of Mid-West Roofing Contractors Association and will serve as president during 2010. He has been on the Board for National Roofing Contractors Association and is a Past President of the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association and the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas. In 2005 he was presented the Businessman of the Year Award by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and received the Paul Harris Award in 2003 presented by East side Rotary Club of Fort Worth. He is also a co-founder of Empire Disposal, a commercial waste removal enterprise along with Empire Materials and Recycling and Empire Texas Equities.

Giving back to the community through various contributions of volunteer time and other valuable resources, Ronnie values the communities in which Empire Roofing’s business affiliates thrive. Some of the most notable contributions have been to All Saints Catholic School in Fort Worth, VSA in his home town of Albuquerque New Mexico and Habitat for Humanity in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Sandra McGlothlin
Co-Founder

Sandra McGlothlin is a co-founder of Empire Roofing, a commercial and industrial roofing company founded in 1982 with affiliated locations in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, El Paso, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia and Mexico. The core business is commercial roof replacement, preventative maintenance, leak repair, budgeting and due diligence services, resulting in $37 million in annual revenue. In the early days, Sandra handled the internal business matters and administration of the company herself, while today she manages a staff of over 20 administrative employees.

In 1990, Sandra co-created a commercial real estate company, Empire Texas Equities, Ltd. for investment and management purposes. Today the company owns and manages properties in the Fort Worth area that are primarily intended for commercial and industrial use.

In 2000, Sandra co-founded Empire Disposal, Ltd., to help meet DFW’s growing need of commercial and construction waste removal. Sandra’s unique understanding of the construction and commercial real estate industries allowed the company to reach profitability in the third year of operation, despite the capital - intensive nature of the business.

Most recently (2007), Sandra co-founded Empire Materials and Recycling, Ltd., a sand pit and incinerator for wood waste products. This is a “green” operation that requires no externally provided fuel (gas or oil) to burn. The unit reduces 10 tons of wood waste to one ton of sterile ash, and can burn up to 40 tons per hour with no air pollution created, due to the high burning temperature.

Sandra has also lent her expertise to many organizations in the local community, serving on boards of directors for: Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Commercial Real Estate for Women; North Texas Roofing Contractors Association; Roofing Contractors Association of Texas; Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce; Fort Worth Business Assistance Center; Fort Worth Arts Council and Expanco, Inc. She is currently serving as Chairwoman for the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Matthew Kelley
Co-Owner

Joining Empire Roofing in 1987, Matthew Kelley is a 25-year roofing industry veteran. He serves as vice president of the company and director of sales in the Empire Roofing Dallas/Fort Worth affiliate and continues to play a vital part in sales. Matt’s career began in roofing product distribution, where he also honed his sales and marketing skills. Over the years Matt’s combined ability to maintain priority customer relations while managing sales staff for new growth has been a significant factor in Empire Roofing’s achievements.

Matt is an original board member of National Roofing Partners, along with being a member of Building Owners and Managers Association in Dallas, Fort. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Florida, and Memphis, TN.

Billy Evans
Co-Owner

Having over 50 years experience managing commercial roofing companies, Billy returned to the workforce from retirement in 2001 to establish the Empire Roofing Tennessee affiliate. His experience in all areas of the commercial roofing industry, and leadership in the Tennessee office has created another success story for the Empire Roofing family.

As past president of the Dallas Roofing Contractors Association, co-founder of the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association, and a past-president of the Texas Roofing Contractors Association, Billy is a respected industry leader. He has also served on numerous advisory boards, such as: Owens Corning Fiberglass Corp., Contractors Guide Roofing Magazine and Memphis Regional Chamber of Commerce.

As a result of his reputation and expertise, Billy was asked to chair the committee that produced the Comprehensive Technical Roofing Manual for the state of Texas. He also co-founded with other industry representatives (home builders, steel foundries, food processors, etc.) a national coalition to lobby for Occupational and Safety Hazards Administration reform with the support of Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson. The coalition was successful when Senate Bill 592 by Senator Judd Gregg passed into law. In 1999 Billy was the recipient of the Curtis Blackwell Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to the roofing industry.

With Billy’s leadership, Empire Roofing’s affiliate in Tennessee is an extension of the operation in Texas where the finest products are combined with the highest level of customer service, and everything is done right the first time.

John Dollar
Co-Owner

In June of 2004, John Dollar joined Empire Roofing as the president for the south-central and east Texas affiliated locations, serving Austin, San Antonio and Houston. John has been in the roofing business since 1983 and brings a unique set of skills that transcend the typical division between sales and operations. He made a significant impact on the Empire Roofing operation by increasing the company’s presence around the state, which is important to many clients who operate throughout Texas.

Steve Pearce
Co-Owner

In November 2007, Steve Pearce joined Empire Roofing as president of the Florida affiliate. Steve has been in the roofing industry since 1977, when he started working at the age of 14 for a family roofing company on the weekends, after school and during the summer. He soon became an equipment operator and then a foreman.

Eventually he went to work for a product distributor and later became an estimator/project manager. Steve’s experience encompasses comprehensive knowledge of the roofing industry.

Steve has successfully completed projects throughout the United States, including jobs in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. He holds licenses in: Massachusetts (Construction Superintendant and Home Improvement Contractor), Rhode Island (Construction Superintendant) and Florida (Certified Roofing contractor). Steve has experience in Hurricane restoration having been involved in Hurricane Andrew (Miami 1992), Hurricane Katrina (New Orleans 2005), and Hurricane Wilma (Miami 2005).

Steve has been the designated roof manager for a major REIT since 2004. He is a BURSI graduate and a member of FRSA (Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association), MRCA, and NRCA. Steve is also actively involved in: the Building Owners and Managers Association of Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach; the Commerce Club of Fort Lauderdale; and is President Elect for 2010 for the Rotary Club of Pompano Beach.