A biological scientist by education, Jared Jimenez always enjoyed building. After years of working for corporate America, he decided to build something new: a roofing company in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Jason Couto, 39, and his brothers inherited their father’s company, but when the time came, all that was assumed was its half-million-dollar carry; within 15 years, Couto has helped transform that into sales exceeding $300 million annually.

Vincent Malizia helped transform his family business in one the roofing industry’s most volatile markets and he’s staying hungry.

Anthony Markgraf, co-founder of Clear Cut Xteriors, transformed from a one-time cell phone salesman to a roofing success with business partner Adam Bidler.

Having served his country in the National Guard, Nathan Schnefke wanted to serve his community by building a roofing company to keep Texas homeowners safe and dry.