OUR TEAM

Rudy Rowe
President

Jody Dove
Head Estimator

Cole Bracey
VP Operations

John Gladden
Director of Business Development

Tate Williams
Roofing Consultant

Karrie Parkhill
Accounting

Robert Hernandez
Superintendent

Ed Brown
Superintendent

Spencer Richardson
Project Assistant

Angela Disalvo
Project Assistant

Laura Adams
Project Assistant

Kate Bulloch
Marketing Assistant
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Rowe Roofing is a recognized roofing leader in the southeast. Our employees are dedicated to only the best quality, service and professionalism in our industry. The Rowe family has been in the roofing business continuously since 1974. Our Florida operation has grown to be one of the largest roofing contractors in the southeast. This steady, controlled growth has only been possible due to our tremendous employees whose commitment to excellence personifies our organization. We are proud members of the National Roofing Contractors Association, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, and our local Tallahassee affiliate. Although the majority of our work is within Florida, we have completed multiple larger projects throughout the Southeast. Additionally, all of our work is guaranteed. Whether you are looking for a contractor for new construction, a major reroof of an existing facility, or basic maintenance work, Rowe Roofing has the experience, size, and reliability necessary to complete any project successfully.
Rudy Rowe
President
Rudy Rowe is a lifelong resident of Tallahassee, Florida and has been active in the construction industry for the past 30 years, throughout the Southeast. Rudy founded Southland Contracting, Inc. in 1991 and established Southland Rowe Roofing, Inc in 2004 separating roofing from construction. He has expertise in the areas of project management, estimating and scheduling. Rudy’s on-site experience ranges from the reroofing of government facilities to the construction of major privately owned projects. Rudy’s executive responsibilities include developing company standards and policies, providing leadership and direction to management staff, and directing and monitoring all short and long term goals of the company. Rudy aids in the coordination of each project during the design phase through construction and he ensures that close- out warranty procedures meet with the Owner’s approval. Rudy has held both his Certified Roofing and General Contractor Licenses for over 36 years and he is a LEED Accredited Professional.
EDUCATION
Florida State University
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
33 Years Total
30 Years at
Southland / Rowe Roofing
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Florida Building Contractor
CBC058187
Florida CCC1326326
LEED Accredited Professional
Project Experience
New Altha K-8 School
New Construction K-8 Public School
Altha, Florida
$23,000,000
Wesley Foundation
New Construction – Church
Tallahassee, Florida
$2,800,000
University Square
New Construction – Storefront at Student Living
Tallahassee, Florida
$3,500,000
Preserve at Perdido
Pensacola, Florida
$52,000,000
Gilchrist Elementary School
New Classroom Addition
Tallahassee, Florida
$1,666,721
Chipola College Center
for the Arts – New 56,000 sf
Performing Arts Center
Marianna, Florida
$16,000,000
Cole Bracey
VP Operations
Cole joined the Southland Contracting, Inc. team over two and half years ago. Prior to coming to Southland Contracting, Cole worked with Teramore Development; a Commercial Development firm out of Thomasville, GA. During his 4 years there, Cole oversaw multiple projects developing commercial and multiuse properties throughout GA, FL and NC. On these projects, he was involved in everything from the initial land acquisitions through the construction phase. For this contract, Cole will also assist in executive responsibilities. At the same time, he will serve as main point of contact with LCSB for all contractual needs including quotes/pricing, scheduling, material orders/delivery, warranty documentation and safety requirements. Cole resides in Tallahassee, FL with his wife and two dogs.
EDUCATION
Georgia College State University
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5 Years Total
2 Years at Southland
Project Experience
Florida Department. of
Children & Families
Roof Replacement
Chattahoochee, Florida
$529,650.00
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
New Construction
Tallahassee, Florida
$306,607.00
Leon County Detention Center
Roof Replacement
Tallahassee, Florida
$990,000.00
Florida Highway & Safety Motor Vehicle Bldg
Roof Replacement
Tallahassee Florida
$50,700.00
Florida Supervisor of Elections
Roof Replacement
Tallahassee, Florida
$130,000.00
Maclay Innovation Center
New Roof Construction
Tallahassee, Florida
$209,731.69
Ameris Bank
Roof Replacement
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
$65,307.00
Tallahassee Indoor Sports
Roof Replacement
Tallahassee, Florida
$84,000.00
Judy Dove
Head Estimator
Jody Dove came to work with Southland Rowe Roofing, Inc., in 2015 as a Senior V.P and our Chief Estimator. Jody is a past president of the FRSA and sat on several FRSA and NRCA committees. Jody worked for Dove Roofing , Inc a 4 generation, 110 year old Florida Corporation before joining the Rowe team. Jody’s range of experience makes him uniquely qualified to be the lead Estimator for this project and contract. He has worked with every roofing manufacturer on the GOAA campus. Jody is married and has two sons attending college at FSU.
EDUCATION
Florida State University
Flager University
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
35 Years Total
8 Years at Southland
Rowe Roofing
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
FRSA Certified Professional
Roofing Contractor
Project Experience
Tallahassee Outpatient Surgery Center
Roof Replacement
Tallahassee, FL
$84,594.00
Dollar General
Roof Replacement
Bainbridge, GA
$124,651.00
Gadsden Technical Institute
Roof Replacement
Quincy, FL
$48,000.00
Tallahassee Pediatrics—Roof Replacement
Tallahassee, FL
$25,872.00
Osceola County, Fl
Hurricane Roof Replacement
Kissimmee, FL
$925,000.00 (combined)
14 days
FSU Mag Lab—Roof Replacement
Tallahassee, FL
$2,000,000.00