Management

Bob

President, Shumaker Roofing Company, Inc.

Welcome to Shumaker Roofing Company, my name is Robert “Bob” and I am the President of Shumaker Roofing Company.

I was born and raised in Baltimore County, MD. I attended and graduated from Loyola high school and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Towson State University.

I knew early on in life that I wanted to be a business owner, although I never dreamed my business would be a roofing company.

After my graduation from Towson State University, I became a representative for a large commercial roofing consulting company, upon being hired I had to attend many months of initial training in roofing components and installation, and through out my career with them I attended many months of continuing education in roofing.

In 1987, I purchased Shumaker Roofing Company from a member of the Shumaker family. My dream was finally fulfilled. Shumaker Roofing Company already had an outstanding reputation, and this was my chance to further build upon a well-known leader in the industry.

I have always based my business philosophy on my parents, Ethel and Gerald. My father has since passed away; my mother is still with us. My fondest memories are of earlier days when at well before the crack of dawn my father would leave to deliver milk to his beloved residential customers. He always said to treat people with dignity and respect. He believed in doing the best he could, always making sure that each milk bottle was spotless and gently placed upon the porch. My mother, a quiet spoken person, she says little, but what she says always has truth and wisdom. Many evenings while doing homework my mother would always say do your best Robert and people will then respect and appreciate you.

I have always applied my fathers’ willingness to give superior customer service, and my mother’s ideals to Shumaker Roofing Company. I believe in doing the job neatly, correctly and to the fullest. I believe each customer deserves respect and a fair and honest job. My hopes are that I too pass on my beliefs and philosophy to my teenage daughter and son. In a nutshell I simply just want to be the best I can for my customers and my family.

Scott

Vice President, Shumaker Roofing Company, Inc.

Hi my name is Scott. I am vice president of Shumaker Roofing Company. I was born in Texas and grew up in Frederick County Maryland.

I attended Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg, Saint Joseph’s high school until it’s closing. I finished high school at Catoctin high school. After graduation from high school I immediately joined the United States Navy. (www.lonesailor.org) I was stationed on board the USS John F. Kennedy CVA 67, an aircraft carrier. I was assigned to the aircraft arresting gear and catapult division; my main work center was arresting gear. I am very proud of my dedication to the United States Navy and my service to my country.

Upon my completion of service with the United States Navy, I entered the civilian world employed by Shumaker Roofing Company, as a laborer. It was then that my love of roofing began. The job was both challenging and exciting. I did take a break from roofing for a few years, mainly to broaden my management skills. Soon though, I found myself back at Shumaker Roofing Company, much to my pleasure. I have always enjoyed Shumaker Roofing Company, mostly because of its dedication to the customer, and it’s sixty-year history. Our original founder was a world war two veteran, and although I never had the chance to meet him, I hold him in highest regards. I have met many people who did know him. All of them said that he expected the best for his customers and no less than perfection from himself and Shumaker Roofing Company, a belief that I too live by. I further believe that if one continues to educate him self in roofing products, techniques and applications, that the customer is served best.

In my personal life I have been married eighteen years, I have two daughters. I enjoy fishing and time spent with friends and family. I also enjoy reading and memorizing quotes, my favorite being “be not simply good, but be good for something.”-Thoreau

Terree

Customer Service Manager/Office Manager/Treasurer

I have lived in Frederick, MD since 1974. Although I was born here, I spent a few years on the west coast before relocating back in Frederick.

I have been involved with the Frederick City Recreation Dept. in their youth in-line hockey league for a number of years and am a big fan of hiking and biking, especially on the C & O Canal.

I have been employed with Shumaker Roofing Company since June of 1992. I currently hold certificates as a Quality Master and Master Shingle Applicator from The Certainteed Corporation.

I have over twenty-one years of experience in the construction industry, fourteen of them with Shumaker Roofing Company.

Customer service is my number one goal. I ensure this through professionalism and a positive attitude.

Researching my customer needs and listening to their individual roofing concerns helps Shumaker Roofing Company to provide a scope of work that is suited to each project.

Working closely with our customers from the initial phone call until the end of the project assures our customers that they are receiving the kind of quality service they deserve from Shumaker Roofing Company.

I believe in personalized service and a responsive attitude, that’s what good customer service is all about.

That’s what Shumaker Roofing Company is all about!

Gary

Lead Foreman

I grew up in the Libertytown area, the son of a farmer. I have always loved farming and all the chores that go with it. My father died when I was very young. Although it was probably the most tragic event in my life, some good did come from it. My father’s death forced me to become very responsible an early age. I often reflect on the days of my youth when I used to hitch hike from Libertytown to Frederick, so I could shine shoes at the local pubs to help my mother out financially, every once in a while I would get to keep a quarter for myself to buy a treat for my sweet tooth. While shining shoes I met some very nice people, who also kept an eye out for me, to make sure I would be okay and stay out of trouble. I have five brothers and two sisters, I am the third oldest.

I have been roofing for almost thirty years, and enjoyed every minute of it. It is so nice to see the finished product; it gives me a sense of accomplishment. I am the father of six children. My kids keep me young and full of vigor. I enjoy cutting wood for the wood stove; I also enjoy camping with my wife Mary and our kids.

I guess if I had to sum up who I am, I would say that I am a hard working family man. I believe in an honest day work for an honest dollar. I believe in treating people and their property, as I would want to be treated, with honesty and respect. I am a simple and fair man.