Minneapolis, MN — January 16, 2026 — Central Roofing Company, a leading commercial roofing contractor in Minnesota and the Midwest, proudly announces its 15th year as a WBENC-certified woman-owned business. The company has maintained Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification for ten consecutive years, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to leadership, quality, safety, and supplier diversity within the commercial construction industry.
As a nationally certified woman-owned commercial roofing and exterior services company, Central Roofing Company provides commercial roofing, architectural sheet metal, exterior services, and metal wall panel solutions to clients across the Midwest. With more than 200 union employees and a service footprint spanning multiple states, the company continues to set industry benchmarks for performance and reliability.
Founded in 1929, Central Roofing Company has completed and serviced thousands of commercial roofing and exterior projects, including major university campuses, municipal facilities, healthcare systems, and corporate properties. The company consistently maintains a top-1% safety record while earning a strong reputation for craftsmanship, integrity, and long-term client partnerships.
“Reaching fifteen years as a WBENC-certified woman-owned business is a significant milestone for Central Roofing Company,” said Gerry A. Stock, President and CEO. “This achievement reflects the strength of our leadership team, the trust our clients place in us, and our continued commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the construction trades.”
What WBENC Certification Means for Commercial Clients and Partners
WBENC certification is recognized nationwide as the gold standard for women-owned business certification. Administered by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, the certification confirms that a business is at least 51% owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women.
To earn and maintain WBENC certification, companies must:
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Demonstrate verified majority ownership and control by a woman owner
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Submit extensive documentation related to governance, operations, and financials
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Complete a rigorous review process, including a WBENC site visit and leadership interview
WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) are listed in WBENC’s national supplier diversity database, increasing visibility and opportunities with corporations, institutions, and government agencies committed to inclusive procurement.
A Decade of Supplier Diversity Leadership in Commercial Construction
Over the past decade, Central Roofing Company’s WBENC certification has strengthened partnerships with supplier diversity, procurement, and facilities management teams across a wide range of industries. The designation highlights the company’s role as a trusted, woman-owned commercial roofing contractor in a traditionally male-dominated field.
“WBENC certification represents more than compliance—it’s a reflection of our leadership, accountability, and commitment to excellence on every commercial roofing project we deliver,” Stock added.
For more information about Central Roofing Company’s commercial roofing, preventive maintenance, exterior services, and metal wall panel solutions, visit centralroofing.com/services
About Central Roofing Company
Central Roofing Company is a privately held, WBENC-certified woman-owned commercial roofing and exterior services contractor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With nearly 100 years of industry experience and licensing in 13 states, the company provides roofing design, installation, preventive maintenance, repairs, and emergency response services for large commercial and institutional facilities throughout the Midwest.
About WBENC
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the nation’s largest and most respected third-party certifier of women-owned businesses. WBENC connects certified WBEs to an extensive network of corporate members, government entities, educational programs, and business development resources, advancing supplier diversity across the U.S. economy.
