The
present organization had its beginning in 1962 as Charles Adams
Roofing Company. After experiencing a period of rapid growth and
expanding marks, the company was incorporated in 1969.
On August
2, 1970, Woodrow Rivers, a participant in the company's
operation from the beginning, became owner and president of
Charles Adams Roofing Company. Mr. Rivers changed the name of
the company to WESTBANK ROOFING, INC.
in 1972 and moved its location from Belle Chasse to Harvey in
1978.
It was
also in 1978 that Mr. River's sister. Mary C. Hinkley, and her
husband David Hinkley joined the firm. David Hinkley was named
manager of WESTBANK ROOFING,
INC. while Mrs. Hinkley was
given responsibility for internal office operation. Under the
direction of the Hinkley's, WESTBANK
ROOFING, INC.
expanded into the roofing and sheet metal supply business. In
1980 their son, W. Keith Hinkley, began working for the company
in the roofing division and eventually became active in
estimating and job management.
In 1983,
the Hinkley's purchased WESTBANK
ROOFING, INC. from Woodrow Rivers with David Hinkley
becoming its president, W. Keith Hinkley its vice president and
Mary C. Hinkley secretary/treasurer and operations manager of
the roofing and sheet metal supply division.
The
company expanded again in 1988 with the founding of LOUISIANA
ROOFING AND SHEET METAL WORKS. This division of WESTBANK
ROOFING, INC. is managed by W. Keith Hinkley The
Hinkley family is committed to bringing their brand of service
and integrity in the roofing business to the entire Southeast
Louisiana Area.
LOUISIANA
HOME IMPROVEMENT CO., INC.
was established in February, 2001 to complement the existing
roofing services offered. This division is managed by Sharon
Hinkley and is devoted to the sales and service of siding,
soffits, fascias, patio covers, glass enclosures, hurricane
shutters and panels and replacement windows.
Our
companies are presently served by a central warehouse and office
complex, located in Harvey, Louisiana. Included are material,
equipment and vehicle storage areas, office sales and material
showroom and complete sheet metal and vehicle maintenance shops. |