Historic commercial roofing leader launches ESOP, empowering employees and securing a legacy of 'Always Good Work'
RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2025 / Baker Roofing Company, one of the nation's largest and most respected commercial roofing contractors, today announced it has become 100% employee-owned through the launch of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The move marks a defining moment in the 110-year-old company's legacy, rewarding its workforce and ensuring the company's core values endure for generations to come.
Baker Roofing Company team members inspect a roof installation in the Southeast U.S. The 110-year-old contractor recently transitioned to 100% employee ownership through an ESOP, empowering employees to share in the company's continued growth.
Founded in 1915 by W.P. Baker in downtown Raleigh, Baker Roofing has grown from a single-shop operation into a multi-state commercial roofing leader with over 27 locations across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Throughout that growth, the company has stayed true to its founding promise: "We shall do good work, at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always good work."™
Why ESOP? Preserving Culture and Stability
The ESOP structure provides a strategic, long-term succession plan that preserves Baker Roofing's independence while aligning with its mission-driven culture. The company remains privately held, with no outside ownership - a deliberate decision to prioritize employee well-being, customer continuity, and cultural consistency.
By remaining independently owned and operated by its employees, Baker Roofing is better positioned to maintain its focus on long-term relationships, quality service, and customer trust. This provides a level of stability and alignment that sets it apart in an increasingly consolidated industry. The move supports Baker Roofing's continued commitment to its people and to the communities it serves, while reinforcing a long-term vision that allows the company to operate with greater freedom, accountability, and alignment across every level of the organization.
This transition to employee ownership also includes Baker Home Exteriors, a wholly owned subsidiary of Baker Roofing Company that specializes in residential exterior remodeling. Together, both businesses will continue to serve commercial and residential customers with the same commitment to craftsmanship and service that has defined Baker for over a century.
No Changes to Operations or Leadership
Baker Roofing's existing leadership team will continue to manage day-to-day operations. Customers and partners can expect uninterrupted service and the same high standards that have defined the company for over a century.
A Platform for Long-Term Success
The ESOP transition reinforces Baker Roofing's commitment to thoughtful, sustainable growth. As an employee-owned company, Baker is uniquely equipped to navigate industry challenges and opportunities with a unified sense of purpose and accountability.
Learn more at BakerRoofing.com
Contact Information
Todd Kavanaugh
Vice President of Marketing
tkavanaugh@bakerroofing.com
9198282975
SOURCE: Baker Roofing Company
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