DANIEL BENDER
Daniel is a happily married man to Francesa and a father to an amazing three year old girl named Layla.The sport he loves to play is soccer, while the sport he loves to watch is professional football. He was raised near Atlanta Georgia before moving to Statesboro Georgia, where he attended and graduated from Georgia Southern University in General Psychology and Writing. During and after his time at the university, he acquired over ten years of leadership experience in fast food, maintenance, banking, retail, and multi-unit positions before deciding to be a part of The Roof Mentors’ team. He was drawn to this company by the integrity and morals that Tyler McGowan and Nolan Clark embody in their business and everyday life. He is super appreciative of the opportunity to be able to help others in a way that directly and positively affects their lives on a daily basis.
CHRISTIAN McCRANIE
Christian is a recent Georgia Southern graduate with a BA in Modern Languages for Professions. After a stint in corporate sales, the passion was not there, and he decided to take a leap and venture into this industry. He has found it very rewarding to be able to help make a difference in the lives of others. He considers the best part of his job as being able to wake up each day and help homeowners in their struggle with insurance companies to help them replace a roof, and ultimately establish peace of mind for their families regarding their personal safety. As VP of Sales, it is his goal to establish our company as your go to solution of your roofing needs by creating value through our outstanding customer service, client relationships, and concern of the well-being of our neighbors, friends, and families.
KENNY MASON
Kenny is a mid-40’s husband and father of two teenagers. Kenny has been working in the customer service industry for over 20 years. He prefers to treat every customer he meets as his own family. His hobbies include riding his motorcycle, making handmade pens and doing hands on activities and smoking meat. In his free time, he enjoys restoring old motorcycles and helping people around the neighborhood. He as proclaimed himself as a workaholic but likes to spend as much time as he can with family and friends. You can call him today for all your roofing needs.
SHAWN DROSS
Dross is new to the area and brings 14 years of roofing experience. He also loves working with people and has 35 years of customer service to back it up. Dross joined this company to help as many homeowners as he can to affordably protect their number one asset.
WILL JONES
Will is originally from Savannah, Georgia. Before joining the team, he was living in the Chicago suburbs for 7 years. The move to North Carolina brings him closer to his longtime friends and family. Will enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, hitting the gym, and playing video games. He prices himself on working hard to help homeowners protect their home while providing them with answers to any questions they have to make sure the process runs smoothly.
JOSH HAWS
Josh graduated from Georgia Southern University where he originally met Tyler, Nolan, and Will. Josh was living in Richmond Hill, GA and work for Coca-Cola when he decided to embrace the change and work for guys he knows and trusts. Since he made that decision, he has been able to grow as a person and start to change his life in a way he never thought he could.
ZO PATE
Zo was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but he was raised here in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He attended Terry Sanford High School and graduated in 1994. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served until he retired in 2014 as a Sergeant after six deployments. Zo is very family-oriented and highly motivated. Some of Sergeant Zo's hobbies are Grilling, bowling, shooting pool, fishing, and sports in general.
CAMILO DURAN
Camilo is a team player and a quick learner with strong analytical skills who has strong discipline and dedication when it comes to his work. Raised by a former Navy officer, being organized, respectful, detail-oriented, and responsible are essential pillars of his day-to-day work. Camilo was born in Colombia and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Music and Media Management at London Metropolitan University, UK. He also obtained a Master’s Degree at the University of Southampton, UK. Over the years, he has worked in several industries including food and beverages, tourism, industrial, shipyard, technology, and law. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games and reading crime thriller novels.
DANA HOGAN
Dana brings several years of experience in management and construction. She dedicates every day to making sure our homeowners are taken care of and that our standards of communication are met. She is a very proud mother and grandmother. Her favorite things to talk about include her granddaughter’s accomplishments and how UNC is the best team in college basketball. She is happy to assist you with getting your free estimate!
SUSAN SHOE
Susan was born and raised in Fayetteville, NC. She works in our Accounting Department. In her current role, she handles invoicing, working with our clients and their insurance companies, Accounts Receivable, and any other accounting related activities.
She joined our team in October 2022 bringing numerous years of experience in all aspects of Account Management, Customer Service, Networking and Human Resource Management with her.
Susan is a daughter, wife, mother of three, and grandmother of five. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves babysitting her grands. She enjoys her Beach Time and loves to fish. She also enjoys her trips to the mountains to take in the majestic views of our NC Mountains.
LOWELL OVERTON
Lowell came from Ontario, Canada while being a dual U.S./Canadian citizen with his wife, Rachel. He is a father of two that still currently live in Ontario, Canada. He had helped hundreds of homeowners roofs and solar panels in Ontario before arriving here at The Roof Mentors. He is passionate about helping people, and it shows. His interests are sports (soccer, golf, other sports where all can play), woodworking, home improvement, and renewable energy. He is active in the North Carolina Audubon Society and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science.
ROBERT NEUMANN
Robert Neumann is a devoted father to two wonderful daughters, Emily and Lyla, and a beautiful wife, Celeste. He was a military brat, a background that has deeply ingrained in him a profound sense of adaptability and resilience. Over the past decade, he has specialized in sales within the vibrant beer and wine industry, refining his expertise in customer engagement and market strategy. Robert's fervor for sales is rivaled only by his enthusiasm for playing poker, visiting family in Mexico City, and crafting winning strategies for fantasy football. Rooted in the principles of hard work, continuous self-improvement, and an unwavering commitment to family, Robert is eager to bring his unique blend of experience and values to the team, driving their collective success forward.
BRANDON GOWEN
Brandon, known by friends as lucky, is a seasoned musician and dedicated employee. He loves new challenges and brain teasers, and in his free time, enjoys working on cars and motors. He also enjoys meeting new people and learning new things. He has always believed that knowledge is essential, and you can never have enough of it. “The more you learn, the less you know” is a quote he lives by. Brandon comes from a long line of family members that have served in the military, and he has an extensive background in music, mechanics, and martial arts. Helping, teaching, and mentoring people is his favorite way to interact with others. He believes you can do anything you put your mind to!
IZZIAH MITCHELL
Izziah is in his early 20’s, happily in a relationship of 3 years. He also has a chocolate cane corso that has become his best friend. Izziah is an energetic, funny, and well spoken individual who loves to laugh and make others around him happy. Izziah is driven by his desire to make others feel comfortable.
ANTHONY SARROCA
Anthony is a 39 year old father of three boys; Anthony Jr, Giovanni, and Dominic. He is also a husband to his beautiful wife, Twyla. Anthony was born and raised in Hawaii, but he has lived in North Carolina since 2013. He enjoys driving his truck on the beach, playing golf, and doing anything competitive. He is just excited to be here, and he is ready to go out, help homeowners, and put a smile on their faces! Let’s go!!!
Austin Campbell
Austin Campbell is a proud father and veteran. He is 26 years old and originally from
Pensacola, Fl, where he was born and raised. He joined the U.S. Army in 2018 and was stationed at Fort Liberty within an Airborne unit for 6 ½ years before the army in 2024. He has previous work experience as a Field Technician for a local water company he grew up near, which left him responsible for fixing service leaks, water main leaks, operating heavy machinery and equipment, and reading water meters. He currently works proudly with The Roof Mentors as a sales representative to provide the best service to homeowners across North Carolina and provide them with long lasting quality roofs, so they never have to worry! He takes pride in building meaningful relationships with our enormous NC family and veteran homeowners, so they know that no matter what, Austin is in their corner rooting for them! His hobbies include: Fishing, Hunting, Gaming, Riding Motorcycles, and enjoying quality time with my family! “Test your progress, not by mere speech or writings, but by stoutness of heart and decrease of desire. Prove your words by your deeds.” - Seneca
CHARLES JAVINS
Charles, also known as CJ, is a US Navy and Army veteran of 20 years. In his spare time, CJ likes to work around the home, work on cars, and work with his hands. Charles likes to get into the community and meet new people, and he is excited to meet you and help you with any
roofing concerns you may have!
MARTEZ EVANS
Martez has a deep-rooted desire for personal and professional growth. During his college years, Martez had the fortune of crossing paths with Christian McCranie, a college friend who played a pivotal role in shaping his professional trajectory. Christian introduced him to an exciting opportunity at The Roof Mentors after his return to Fayetteville years later. He enjoys all things sports and outdoors and is looking forward to being a part of the team and helping out in the area.
BRETT CRAIG
Brett is originally from Walhalla, South Carolina, and he currently lives in Hope Mills, North Carolina. Brett has served in the military for over six years now. He is also married with a five year old son, and a daughter that will be born in August!
Jaye Gordon
Jay’e Antonio Gordon was born in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in the Hope Mills and Fayetteville North Carolina area. He’s bright, intelligent, and a strong willed young man with the passion to help others succeed. Jay’e graduated from South View high school. He is a son, father and brother to some. He believes “If you have a breath in your body, you have a fire in your soul. Live your life lighting that fire, growing it bigger, fueling it with your dreams and desires. Take the world by storm, it's all in your hands.
Larry Ruiz
Larry has been married to his wife Pamela for 21 years and has two children who are now 20 and 15 years old. Larry was born and raised in Puerto Rico before serving in the U.S. Army for over 20 years. He obtained a Master's Degree in Criminology and moved to the North Carolina area in 2001. In his time, he has built up experience in many different areas, including several years in management and construction, as well as having visited 68 different countries and learning several languages along the way. His favorite hobbies are baseball and fishing!
NATE WISE
Nate is a proud father and veteran. He was born in Woodstock, VA and raised in Durham, NC. He has a background in IT, home renovations, restorations, specializing in woodwork. During his time in the service, he also conducted contracting in the Raleigh area. In his free time, he enjoys saltwater fishing and big game hunting. Additional hobbies of his are Brazilian jiu-jitsu, hiking, rock climbing, and working on cars. Go Duke!
NICK McCRANIE
As a 27-year-old who has done just about every trade you can think of, he has found his home with The Roof Mentors. As a field relations executive, Nick has the privilege of helping and meeting new, beautiful people each and every day. He prides himself on his work ethic and integrity. Nick strives to do the absolute best job possible in the most efficient way. Whether it has been plumbing, construction, carpeting, millwright work, or roofing, his customers have always been his number one priority. On that note, call The Roof Mentors Today and ask for Nick! Help Nick Help you!
STENSON WELCH
Stenson is a fast learner, and very driven. Always willing to learn, also willing to teach and give knowledge. Stenson’s accomplishments in the restaurant business for over 20 years have given him an abundance of knowledge in that field. He is very teachable and extremely hungry to build and also grow with The Roof Mentors.
TRAVIS ADAME
Travis is a proud North Carolina native who hails from Surry County. As a 17 year veteran of the sales industry, he has spent his career helping people receive the best value for their money from the hospitality industry to home sales. Travis attended Appalachian State University and enjoys billiards and spending time with friends. He also enjoys traveling to unique areas across the globe anywhere from Colombia to Dubai. By far, his favorite thing to do is to spend time with his ten year-old son Macallan. Whenever he has time, you can catch him volunteering with area organizations and doing service work. Travis’ passion is helping people and making new friends wherever he goes.
ALEX IRIZARRY
Alex was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and his family moved to Buffalo, NY when he was just 7 years old. Once he graduated from high school, he joined the Marine Corps and is a proud veteran! After that, he went to school for HR management and worked several management jobs before landing with this great company. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife of three years who served in the Navy. Other interests included playing softball and local hikes. He is always on the hunt for great local food and supporting local businesses!
JAMES DAUGHTRY
Jacorey is originally From Rockingham, NC. He has Worked in sales for over two years now. Through all of his experiences, he has learned that he thoroughly enjoys connecting to others and meeting new people. Even before joining this company, he has always enjoyed helping people find solutions to their problems. Helping new customers find something that they can do to improve their day-to-day life is something that Jacorey is truly passionate about.
JENNIFER MARTINEZ
Jennifer is the mother of two beautiful girls. She has spent most of her years in healthcare, and as much as she enjoyed that field, she was ready to make a change. She has always had a passion for working with people and helping them in any way that she can. She has two dogs named Perry and Chiquita, who have become a big part of her family. She is a very compassionate person and very much a helper that can’t wait to see what her journey is like and what lies ahead with The Roof Mentors
ANDREW GARDNER
Andrew comes from Charleston, South Carolina, and as a good Charlestonian, he graduated from The Citadel. He finds great joy in finding solutions for the needs of homeowners. In fact, he says the best part of the job is delivering a 5-Star experience. Having recently moved his expertise to Winston-Salem, he is excited to build new relationships in a beautiful city. Outside of work, he finds himself at the beach, going on walks, making friends with strangers, and listening to a good book.
Josh Ferris
Josh, a seasoned professional with a diverse background, brings extensive experience and a passion for building relationships to his role as Field Relations Executive with The Roof Mentors. At 45, he has honed his skills over a successful career, including six years in Fayetteville, NC, refining his expertise in IT. Now residing in Hickory, NC, he is eager to leverage his experience to support The Roof Mentors' mission.
A dedicated family man, Josh is raising six children aged 5 to 26, which has instilled in him patience, empathy, and exceptional time management skills. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and being outdoors, helping him stay balanced and energized. Josh is committed to fostering strong client relationships and driving business growth, and he looks forward to contributing to the continued success of The Roof Mentors.
