Over 60 Years Of Excellence!
Mission Statement
We will utilize our 61 years of stability to provide top-tier roofing services with integrity, dedication, expertise, and exceptional workmanship.
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Customer Focus
We build quality, long-lasting relationships with clients by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, transparency, and accountability. Kawkawlin Roofing’s team goes above and beyond to provide innovative solutions to complex problems. Our staff and crew value the client’s needs and are prepared and knowledgeable to help every step of the way.​
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Company Values
Honesty
Employee well-being
Quality in craftsmanship
Trustworthiness
Continuous learning
Loyalty
Ethical business practices
Innovation
Sustainability
Collaboration techniques
Accountability
Communication
Company History
Kawkawlin Roofing Company was established in May, 1964 by Wesley E. Gittins and Irene Gittins as a sole proprietorship with seventeen years experience in the roofing industry. The company was incorporated in December, 1975 with Wesley as President and Irene as Secretary/Treasurer. Irene resigned as Secretary/Treasurer in 2001.
Norman Gittins, their son, started in the business doing bookwork in 1969 and then out on the job sites in 1973. Norman was elected Vice President in 1977 and then elected President in 1992 upon the retirement of Wesley.
Norman's wife, Linda Gittins was elected Secretary/Treasurer in 2001.
Charles Christopherson began working for Kawkawlin Roofing Co. in August, 1983 as a roofing helper and become a foreman. Chuck became an estimator and elected as Vice President in 1992. Chuck retired from Kawkawlin Roofing Co in 2023.
Gary Sebald began working for Kawkawlin Roofing Co. in September of 1980 as a roofing helper and became job site foreman. Gary became an estimator and elected as Vice President in 2000. Gary retired from Kawkawlin Roofing Co in 2023.
Richard Allard Sr. began working for Kawkawlin Roofing Co in 1985 as a roof helper and became job site foreman. Rich was elected to be Project Manager and Estimator in 2023.
Chad Gittins began working for Kawkawlin Roofing Co in 2004 as a roofing helper and became a safety manager and estimator. He was elected as Vice President in 2020. Chad passed on in 2023 and will be intensely missed. His legacy will live on and continue to make an impact on us here.
Melissa Seidel began working for Kawkawlin Roofing Co in 2012 as a secretary. Melissa became the office manager in 2020 and elected Vice President and Senior Office Manager in 2024.
David Arthur began working for Kawkawlin Roofing Co in 2023 as an Estimator. Dave was elected Vice President and Senior Operations Manager in 2024.
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Kawkawlin Roofing Co. started out doing built-up roofing applications and residential shingle roofs. In the late '60s and early '70s, Kawkawlin Roofing began doing more commercial roof applications and expanded the work area beyond the Tri-City area. In the late '70s, Kawkawlin Roofing began installing low sloped single ply roof systems and standing seam metal roofs throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan on schools, hospitals, commercial, and industrial buildings.