About Ja-Mar Roofing Austin

1946

• James McKinney begins planning to start a company to serve his community in New Orleans, Louisiana.

1961

• James McKinney starts his first roofing business with partner James Parker in New Orleans named J&J Roofing.
• Worked in storm damage restoration across the Midwestern United States

1963

• James McKinney becomes sole owner of J&J Roofing from 1963 onward

1969 – 1975

• James moves to Austin, TX, and establishes J&J Roofing as an Austin company (1969)
• Over several years, J&J Roofing grows to become the premier roofing company for many home builders in Austin
• James partners with Don Barker to form Bar-Mac Roofing & Sheet Metal (1975)

1975 – 1977

• Partnership with Don Barker lasts for two years before James goes back to doing business as J&J Roofing

1977 – 1985

• A large streak of growth for J&J Roofing in Austin
• Alliance forms with Earl Curry Sheet Metal (est. 1939) and James handles all of Earl’s larger roofing jobs in exchange for Earl’s sheet metal fabrication
• Alliance forms with Buass-Koemier Roofing (est. 1890)
• Both Earl Curry Sheet Metal and Buass-Koemier Roofing, upon retiring, entrusted James with their clientele. James purchased their assets and continued serving both his and their clientele from that point onward
• J&J Roofing becomes the trusted choice for many up and coming home builders in the Austin market. J&J Roofing put roofs on sub-divisions like Castlewood, Onion Creek, Lost Creek, and NW Hills
• Oak Hill is struck by a massive hailstorm, J&J Roofing thrives (1981)
• Re-roofing projects throughout the community, including the University Co-op, Scholz Garten, Williamsburg and Park Field Condos, Warehouse Saloon, and the original structure on 6th and Lamar that would become Whole Foods Market

1985

• James marries Marlyn McKinney, and the name of the company is changed to Ja-Mar Roofing
• A relationship with Otis Jung of Twin Oaks Properties proves vital to the growth of Ja-Mar Roofing. Mr. Jung’s company begins buying much of the real estate along what is now Ben White Blvd.
• Ja-Mar continues to solidify its reputation for quality workmanship and customer service with James in the field and Marlyn in the office

1987, 1993, 1995

• Large hailstorms thrust Ja-Mar fully into the re-roofing market as their reputation for attention to detail is widely known in the growing Austin market

2003 – 2005

• Ja-Mar Roofing is sold to Jim Floyd (2003)
• James and Marlyn work with Jim, but he decides the roofing business is not for him. Ownership of Ja-Mar Roofing returns to James and Marlyn (2004)
• Ja-Mar Roofing is sold to DL Phillips Construction, Inc. (2005)

2006

• David Phillips (President of DL Phillips Construction) and James McKinney (now Senior Consultant) combine to set record year of sales in excess of $6M within the first year of new ownership
• Marlyn McKinney enters board as Office Manager
• Alliance with Twin Oaks Properties again proves fruitful as Ja-Mar re-roofs multiple commercial properties in 2006, grossing over $3M
• Company’s name is changed to Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal, as the company begins to receive recognition for standing seam metal roofing and sheet metal fabrication
• Ja-Mar continues to grow and is recognized as a Master-Elite Residential and master Commercial Contractor with GAF Materials Corp.
• Ja-Mar is awarded several Historical roofing projects in Pemberton Heights and Tarrytown neighborhoods and becomes a renowned contractor for Historical Restoration

2008

• DL Phillips Construction, Inc. acquires River City Roofing (est. 1971), increasing the commercial clientele of Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal. Previous owner of River City Roofing comes on board with Ja-Mar as a Commercial Sales Consultant
• Ja-Mar completes many high profile roofing jobs and gains authority in the industry.
• Single largest grossing residential job in company history; more than 10,000 sqft. of Copper Standing Seam
• Unique Slate Re-roof on a $10M remodel of an Austin home
• A nationally recognized re-roof on the Palisades Office Complex which was featured in Metal Roofing Magazine
• Many extraordinary metal roofing projects in Horseshoe Bay, TX
• Re-roofing of Stubbs BBQ, a historical commercial building in downtown Austin
• Re-roofing of several homes and businesses of famous Austinites
• Re-roofing of numerous churches throughout the Austin area
• Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal becomes preferred vendor for many General Contractors & Custom Home builders in the Austin market

2006, 2008, 2009

• Hailstorms hit the Austin area in 2006 and 2008, with two storms striking in 2009

2011

• New Digs! Ja-Mar Roofing moves its headquarters to Buda, TX. They occupy a 5000 sqft. office with a 3600 sqft. sheet metal shop on 1.6 acres off of the IH-35 frontage road.
• Ja-Mar adds to its commercial department and broadens its alliances with General Contractors, Property Managers and Building Owners.
• Ja-Mar begins planning for expansion of the company into San Antonio, Houston & Dallas-Ft Worth. The development of a dedicated Storm Sales Team is established to service hail storm victims throughout the state of Texas.

2012

• Ja-Mar makes key hires in personnel to expand into other markets
• Ja-Mar is awarded numerous commercial contracts completing high profile projects at the University of Texas and Riverview Apartments in downtown Austin. Other notable projects included the 12th Street condos for PSW Homes, Acton Academy, VA Hospital and the historical State Theater.
• Dow Chemical Company selects Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal as its Authorized Dealer for the revolutionary new POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle. Ja-Mar completes first ever install of POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle for South Austin homeowner.
• Classic Metal Roofing Systems, an Ohio based manufacturer of residential metal roofing selects Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal as its Authorized Dealer for the Classic Country Manor Shake roofing system.

2013

• Ja-Mar hits a record year of sales!
• Recognized as a Super Service Award winner with Angie’s List
• Single largest grossing residential job in company history from 2008 is surpassed by a unique, highly detailed cedar shingle project in the Rio Grande Valley. The home required over 27,500 Sq Ft of custom ordered Western Red Cedar shingles as well as numerous intricate copper flashing details.
• Commercial projects completed for Alpha Building Corp, American Campus Communities, American Constructors, Cassidy Turley, DCA Construction, Dimensional Construction, Office Depot, The Outpost Apartments and Texas Regional Banks

2014

• Ja-Mar is named to the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America
• Ja-Mar completes roof on the Hill Country Science Mill in downtown Johnson City, TX. General Contractor, Hill Country Design Build & Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal receive national notoriety as the project converted an old abandoned feed mill into a cutting edge, technology-based attraction for interactive learning. The family destination offers exhibits, games and programs for all ages.
• Historical Roofing projects completed in Abilene, TX. The Alexander Trust Building constructed in 1925, then the tallest building in Abilene and one of Abilene’s first fire stations. Also Ja-Mar completed a full renovation of roofing, siding and painting on a large condominium complex located just outside the campus at Abilene Christian University.
• Ja-Mar sets new annual company record for the number of residential standing seam metal roofing installs.

2015

• Ja-Mar again sets new company record for sales!
• Ja-Mar receives the Triple Excellence Award from GAF Materials Corp. for its dedication to the highest standards in sales, service and installation.
• Ja-Mar completes re-roof on the historic new Hotel Ella (Once the Mansion at Judges’ Hill) at 1900 Rio Grande Austin, TX
• Ja-Mar completes tile re-roof of 15,000 Sq Ft residence in Abilene, TX
• Ja-Mar completes re-roof of multiple buildings on Guadalupe St. in Austin, TX (The UT drag)
• Standing seam metal sales reach another record high
• Single-ply commercial sales reach record high
• Dow Solar sales reach record high

2016

• Record year of storm damage.