commercial sales executive

foreman

service technician

estimator

sales account manager

Nations Roof

Extremely Unfair and Biased: Strong Nepotism at Nations Roof

Review:
My recent encounter with Nations Roof left me utterly disappointed and disheartened by the extreme levels of unfairness, bias, and blatant nepotism within their organization. It is truly disconcerting to witness such practices in a professional setting.

Right from the start, it was evident that Nations Roof had a deep-rooted culture of favoritism. Nepotism seemed to be the driving force behind their decision-making processes. Individuals who were closely associated with management or had familial connections consistently received preferential treatment, regardless of their qualifications or abilities. This nepotistic environment created an unfair playing field, depriving competent and deserving individuals of equal opportunities for growth and success.

Furthermore, the bias within the company was impossible to ignore. Certain employees received unwarranted praise, promotions, and benefits solely based on their personal relationships with those in power. Conversely, those without influential connections were overlooked and unfairly treated, regardless of their hard work, dedication, and achievements. It is deeply disheartening to witness the impact of such bias on the morale and motivation of employees.

The pervasive sense of unfairness at Nations Roof was not only demoralizing but also damaging to the overall work environment. It created an atmosphere of mistrust and resentment among the employees, hindering collaboration and stifling innovation. The lack of meritocracy and the absence of equal opportunities for all staff members tarnish the company's reputation and undermine its credibility.

I strongly caution anyone considering engaging with Nations Roof. Their unfair practices, biased decision-making, and belief in nepotism undermine the principles of fairness, professionalism, and transparency that should be the foundation of any reputable organization. This type of environment breeds discontent and hampers individual growth and overall success.

In conclusion, my experience with Nations Roof has been nothing short of disappointing. The prevalent unfairness, biased treatment, and pervasive nepotism indicate a severe lack of integrity within the company. I urge prospective employees and clients to think twice before engaging with Nations Roof and instead seek out companies that prioritize fairness, equal opportunities, and merit-based advancement. My recent encounter with Nations Roof left me utterly disappointed and disheartened by the extreme levels of unfairness, bias, and blatant nepotism.


A typical day involved juggling multiple projects, constant pressure, and putting out fires with little to no support from upper management. While I gained experience in handling high workloads and problem-solving, the lack of structure and constant change in leadership made it difficult to grow in a healthy way. Me and the one other PM carried the whole company on our backs while Corporate couldn’t care less for the constant stress they would place on the team. They hired a Safety “manager”, with no prior experience simply because she “looked professional” and her family owns half of Fresno businesses. Meanwhile she makes more money than any of the Project Manager’s. 

The field team and one other fellow project manager were the best part of the job, they hardworking, reliable, and genuinely supportive. Unfortunately, corporate management created a toxic and inconsistent environment. Decisions often felt disconnected from reality, and there was a lack of accountability at the top. Current manager can’t stand up for himself or his team to corporate, as they moved him like a puppet.

The hardest part of the job was dealing with poor communication and feeling undervalued and underpaid despite the workload and responsibility. The most enjoyable part was working alongside the field crews and one team member who actually cared about the work.

Overall, this company HAD potential with the original branch manager, but the current leadership and corporate culture need serious improvement. 

They have a high turnover rate because anyone who knows roofing quickly finds out they are a terrible company to work for and leaves. The pay is ok and the tools and equipment are usually new and in good shape. But that won't cure poor management. They often put people with only 1 year of roofing experience in charge of people with 20 years experience, for seniority reasons, this causes all kinds of trouble on the roof. Taking orders from someone who doesn't even know where to start is a recipe for disaster, and its a disaster. They only stay in business by stealing prevailing wage jobs from union companies by underbidding them, then sending in a bunch of inexperienced clowns to do poor work.  It's very hard to be part of crew that mostly stands around watching you, then rejecting all your advice, then trying to get rid of you once they think you have taught them all they think they need to know.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at the NRIL is the people I have met along the way, this does not include the current operations manager.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The work load is an unrealistic expectation for the money they pay. If you like working 12 hours a day, traveling all across the Midwest and getting reamed from the operations manager about how your not doing your job then this place is for you. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is very toxic, a few people in the office will bring you down constantly. No answer for the questions you have, absolutely 0% of help when needed. The OPs Manager is the most toxic, manipulative, dishonest and incompetent person I have ever met in my entire life. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Traveling, building bids, inspections, constantly getting criticized because the ops manager tells me I’m not doing my job. Being ignored, ignored even more when I ask for help. This is not a good place to work.

The corporate office is in Mobile, AL and even though they are a nationwide company there is nothing “corporate” about their Mobile headquarters.  This company’s culture is likened to a “maw & paw” company.  Don't expect a corporate structure or mentality. It is far from it. There is absolutely no accountability. You can forget speaking to management in confidence or voicing your concerns. Any concerns you may have will fall on deaf ears and spread throughout the company. You will then be considered a bad seed and pushed right out the door. There are no advancement opportunities, they do not promote from within and there is a high turnover rate (unless you are a manager).

The corporate office consists of the service center and accounting. Both departments are highly toxic. 

If you have an HR issue, at best it will only be documented. Nothing is EVER addressed.  The Human Resource Director lives in Florida so there isn’t any type of HR representation at the corporate office - which makes zero sense. 



Nations Roof is an excellent company to work for.  The Roofing Industry can be seen as Cut Throat but Nations Roof really is a shining example of Quality Work meant to last. 

They have Service teams and Construction teams in the field and are certified with  quality manufacturers.  The field team cares about the work they do and the office team works with them to make sure they have everything they need to get the job done efficiently. 

We conduct regular meetings with all levels of management to ensure everyone is on the same page.  Safety is huge and they want to make sure you go home to your family at the end of the day.

It is fast paced most of the time but not Stressful.

If you have patience and care about quality workmanship then this is the place for you.

If your in it for the Quick buck and Turn and Burn strategies then this is not the right environment.

Poor company culture. Nobody works as a team; rather, each person or department only wants to further their own interests. No structure - no uniform operating procedures or policies are communicated or adhered to. Work/home life balance is terrible, as workload is continuously added and communication is expected all hours of day or night and weekends. The most extreme micromanagement, creating an environment of distrust. Management encourages stretching the line of ethical and fair behavior toward all internal and external parties - employees, suppliers, and most critically, the customer. Corporate oversight of individual business units and business unit managers is lacking. Company has very high turnover.

Good place to learn and grow as a roofer. Boise seems to be full of experienced but (lazy,sloppy, and slow) roofers.  Large turn around rate due to such roofers as previous reviewer of Boise.  A lot of complaining not enough doing. All in all a good place to work. Could have better benefits and paid holidays but it’s steady ,office personnel care about the field and they don’t micro-manage toooooo much.  Safety is stringent and production is expected.  All in the character and personality of the individual hired is the limit of his/her advancement in Nations.    All fired employees or laid off employees will be disgruntled, read past those and see for yourself.  Nations is a good place unless you’re not willing to abide by its set rules and company policy. 


Merry Christmas to all.  It’s 12-25-18

A typical day at work consist of gathering information about the work that is about to take place. I have a chance to work with some really great people who care about the employee.  The management team and foremen are great guy's.  Not sure about the hardest part of the job  to me the job is rewarding I get a chance to learn how to do roofing the correct way,  I like working with my hands but also learning how to use some awesome tools like torching,  I think that's my favorite part of the job and driving the lyft.  I enjoy getting up going to work for Nations Roof the most enjoyable part about is knowing that somebody's going to have joke or something funny to say to start the day.

Management and executives are belligerent with each other and even worse with their direct reports.  Don't believe what the employee manual says... they do tolerate harassment and retaliation.  They have no disciplinary procedure, no holiday pay or vacation pay policies, it's different with every manager and every department.  The entire Company is run off the emotions of the people in charge.  There is no way to predict from day to day what your work environment will be.  Those core values they love to quote, mean nothing.

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