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Your Reputation is Your Brand
At Standard, we believe a strong brand is built by living out core values every day. That’s why we strive for perfection in all we do, because excellence isn’t just what we aim for, it’s what we stand for.
MOREKeeping Your Word
There are few management failures worse than not keeping your word. And here's “the thing” that will haunt you – once you fail to keep your word on a promise, you will begin to lose the confidence of your co-workers, your teammates, your team leaders, and likely every other (current and future) person in your organization.
MOREStandard Commercial Roofing & Envelope Solutions Receives Carlisle’s 2025 SynTec Systems Perfection Award
Standard Commercial Roofing & Envelope Solutions has been honored with Carlisle's SynTec Systems prestigious 2025 Perfection Award, a recognition reserved for the top-tier applicators in North America whose workmanship and installation quality place them among the industry’s elite.
MOREConfirm Bidder’s Certifications
Verifying contractor certifications is a simple but crucial step in ensuring high-quality roof installations. By requiring a pre-qualification checklist and a certification letter from the roofing system manufacturer, designers can avoid unqualified bidders and protect both project integrity and warranty coverage.
MOREMental Toughness: Lessons From My Father and the GOAT
“Mental toughness means you have an ability to sustain regardless of the circumstances that you are in.” Nick Saban
MOREOur People: Standard’s Most Important Asset
At Standard, “Do The Right Thing” is one of our Core Values. But it only means something if it applies across the board—to customers and co-workers alike. Doing the right thing for one another means showing care, offering opportunity, and responding when someone is in need. That’s what defines a strong culture.
MOREI Hate Quitters.
The best lessons in leadership often start with uncomfortable truths. My father taught me never to quit—a lesson that’s guided me through every tough decision, jobsite setback, and leadership challenge.
MOREStandard Roofing Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence in Commercial Roofing and Building Envelope Solutions
This year marks Standard Roofing’s 80th anniversary—a milestone built on quality, dedication, and long-term relationships. For eight decades, we’ve proudly provided commercial roofing and building envelope solutions, adapting to the evolving needs of our clients and the industry.
MOREDoes Culture Matter?
Boeing’s delivery delays and over-budget costs are just symptoms of a deeper issue—a lack of consistent leadership and a company culture that needs rebuilding.
MOREDecisions & Consequences
As a leader, I’ve realized that the smartest decisions come from avoiding common pitfalls—Keith Cunningham’s book ‘The Road Less Stupid’ provides a clear roadmap for doing just that.
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