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 Gabriel Diaz, President and Founder of Creative Roofing, has a strong 
understanding of how a contracting business must operate to remain successful. 
This knowledge comes from nearly thirty years of experience in the roofing industry.  
 
Shortly after relocating to Sonoma County in 1971, Gabe took advantage of an 
opportunity to develop trade skills as a roofer’s helper. He began an 
apprenticeship, then offered by the local Carpenter’s Union. He continued to 
learn an assortment of styles
by working for a variety of companies. His strong work ethic proved valuable, 
and landed him promotions to Superintendent, Department Manager, and Estimator 
positions.  
 
Having worked alongside some indiscriminate roofers, he made himself a promise 
that when he started his own business, he would use different hiring and 
training procedures to upgrade the public perception of roofing contractors. In 
1985, upon founding Creative Roofing, he implemented this idea. It remains 
essential to his business persona and self image, that consumers
and general contractors differentiate Creative Roofing from the stereotypical 
roofing company. Gabe considers himself to be a person of integrity and feels it 
is of utmost importance to give potential customers honest roof evaluations. The 
same value is
demonstrated in the customer service and workmanship that his company continues 
to offer.  
 
Gabe expects the same integrity and work ethic from all of his staff. Creative 
Roofing’s reputation has been built on these values, and continues to succeed 
because of everyone’s commitment to them. 
 
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