Maggie Minter, RRO
Maggie Minter, RRO, is a third-generation roofer with nearly 13 years of experience in the roofing industry. Her family’s roots in roofing run deep. Her grandfather founded a roofing equipment company in San Antonio in the 1960s, which was later operated by her mother and her two brothers until it was sold in 2013. Her stepfather also comes from a roofing background, as a second-generation roofer whose father started one of the first roofing companies in Weatherford in the 1960s. After spending about two and a half years in college, Maggie realized it was not the right path for her and made the decision to pursue roofing after encouragement from her family.
She began her career on the distribution side of the industry, where she spent approximately four years building a strong foundation in roofing materials and contractor support. She then transitioned into consulting for another four years, gaining hands-on experience in project evaluation, technical services, and field applications. For the past three years, she has worked in manufacturing, focusing on PVC membrane systems and recently expanding into TPO, a single-ply membrane used on large commercial roofing projects. This progression across distribution, consulting, and manufacturing has given her a well-rounded understanding of the roofing lifecycle from product development to installation.
In 2020, Maggie earned her Registered Roof Observer (RRO) credential from the International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants, a certification held by only about 2,100 professionals at the time. She passed the rigorous exam on her first attempt and uses this credential to perform roof inspections on behalf of architects, engineers, and consultants. She is also deeply involved in industry leadership as the current Chair of the National Women in Roofing DFW Chapter, where she supports the growth of women in roofing through networking events, lunch and learns, mentoring opportunities, and professional development initiatives.
• Registered Roof Observer (RRO®)
• National Women in Roofing (DFW Chapter Chair)
• International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is just being yourself and staying true to yourself. Don't change who you are for your customer and stay grounded in what you believe, because at the end of the day, you're gonna be satisfied if you just stick to who you are.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be scared. The roofing industry does have its challenges, but it's so rewarding. The roofing industry is so unique because it's not like a lot of other industries everybody comes together and it's a family. Once you're in the roofing industry, you never get out, so you never want to burn bridges. You always just want to put your best foot forward because you never know who you might be working for the next day. It is a great industry and it's very much like everybody knows everybody and everybody cheers everyone on. When I first got into the industry, people really didn't want to deal with me, but then all of a sudden they're like, oh, this girl knows what she's talking about, and then it makes it a lot easier. So know your product, know roofing, and don't just rely on your looks or your personality. If you can show these guys that you know what you're talking about, then they give you a lot more respect.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The good thing about roofing is that it is recession-proof - everybody always needs a roof. Right now we have a lot of challenges with the labor field and just with international trade, but that comes and goes and usually it works itself out, so we just have to go with the flow and do price increases as they come. As a woman in roofing, it is a very male-dominated industry, and I think it's just about knowing your product, knowing roofing, and not just relying on your looks or your personality. If you can show these guys that you know what you're talking about, then they give you a lot more respect. When I first got into the industry, people really didn't want to deal with me, but then all of a sudden they're like, oh, this girl knows what she's talking about, and then it makes it a lot easier.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
For me, I would say keeping God first and relying on him. Like I said earlier, at the end of the day, if you turn away from your morals, then you're changing who you are. I just think staying grounded in your faith, in what you believe, then that'll carry you through.