More than just a job

By Emma Peterson. 

Ashley and Josh Moss share how mentorship, community and connection shaped their paths to MRS Roof Pros.  

If you asked people what the best part of the roofing industry is, you might get answers like craftsmanship, contributing to the built environment or giving homeowners peace of mind. For Ashley and Josh Moss of MRS Roof Pros, the answer is always people. To learn more about the careers and journeys that brought this husband-and-wife duo to this answer, Megan Ellsworth recently sat down with them for an episode of Stories from the Roof. 

Before they started MRS Roof Pros, Ashley and Josh worked in roofing distribution. In fact, they actually met working for the same distribution company! 

Ashley’s story started in 2014 when she was working part time at a roofing distributor. From there, she began working her way up in the company, eventually landing in a training role. Through all this, she saw many different sides of the industry. She explained, “Helping train the new up-and-comers taught me what the different aspects of roofing are, how to actually put on a roofing system and the different products on the market.”  

As for Josh, his story started in 1998 as a knuckle boom truck driver. From there, he worked his way into different positions in the distribution company. He shared, “I went from the knuckle boom truck to dispatch to inside sales, then outside sales and finally into being an actual contractor within that business and installing roofing and siding for planned communities.” 

The throughline of both of their journeys to MRS Roof Pros? The importance of supportive peers and mentors. Ashley explained:  

I’m still in the industry because of the people. Our industry is really good at being supportive with one another; you don't find that in every industry...I really do feel that, as a whole, the roofing industry is really good at helping everyone be successful. The people here, they want to help, encourage, educate and give you the opportunity to go and to do whatever it is that you want to do. 

Josh agreed, adding, "Roofing really is a great business with great people in it. It’s more than just a job, it a community of people that build you up and vice versa so that everyone who’s willing to apply themselves achieves their goals.”  

To hear more from Ashley and Josh about their roofing careers, Listen to the whole episode of Stories from the Roof.