Innovative – Knowledgeable – Trailblazing
Jim Koontz
Jim Koontz was born in Lubbock, Texas in November of 1948. In 1955 the family moved to Hobbs, New Mexico where Jim’s mom and dad started a roofing company. Jim attended twelve years of school in Hobbs, New Mexico. During summers starting in 1960, Jim worked at the roofing company. Jim attended Engineering School at Tulane University starting in 1967 and received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in
May of 1971. Jim continued with college and received a Master’s in Business Administration in December of 1971.
Jim married Margaret Joan Blair in December of 1970. Jim and Joan have two daughters Jill and Jamey and six grandchildren. Jim became a licensed engineer in New Mexico in 1976. Additional engineering licenses were obtained in multiple states over the years.
Roof Engineering Inc. (REI) was started in 1976 and provided roof consulting services throughout the United States. REI was acquired by Professional Services Industries (PSI) in 1989. Jim served as Vice President of PSI and managed nine of its roof consulting offices. Jim D. Koontz & Associates, Inc. was
formed in 1991 and provided roof consulting services throughout the United States. During this time frame, Jim authored twenty–six technical articles on roofing and was a guest speaker at numerous roofing conventions. Jim formally retired from roof consulting in March of 2023.
Resourceful – Strategic – Accomplished
Unveiling the Legacy: ‘Roof Walker’
Embark on the remarkable journey of Jim Koontz, a true pioneer in the roof consulting industry. With a career spanning over five decades, Jim’s impact is not only witnessed in the successful management of Roof Engineering Inc. and Jim D. Koontz & Associates, Inc., but also in his role as a roofing expert, licensed engineer, and astute business leader. His invaluable contributions have shaped the trajectory of roof consulting, from the nascent days in the 1970s to the thriving industry we see today.