David Martin Jr. | Men on a Mission 2026

DAVID MARTIN JR.

Owner

David Martin and Son Roofing LLC

We are a residential roofing construction company that specializes in roof leak repair, maintenance and complete roof replacements.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

Sometimes an individual has an aptitude to do something well, and actually enjoys it, and many years later, they refer to that particular vocation as passion.

Biggest challenges in my career

Understanding how to install metal flashing on a roof, and how to properly seal them.

My first job and what it taught me

How to install decking using 1/16” expansion clips and nail patterns on plywood decks.

A nonprofit I wish more people knew about

Uwittness.world

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

Feedback from delivering quality work that customers are able to see, and compliment.

Best career moment so far

On my birthday, a year after a customer decided not to hire us, he called me to say that his ceiling fell down in their master bedroom. He said, “big mistake”!

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Geometry and how the mathematics relate to the costs of materials and labor.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

Calm, slow down, everything is fixable.

Best advice I ever received

Do not over expand in good times.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

There is a tremendous amount of pressure in roofing construction with regard to today’s weather.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

Remain calm, trust your instincts and make adjustments.

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