Gary D. Wolfe
Chairman/CEO
Eric K. Talford
Senior Vice President
Charles E. Henke
Estimator/Project Manager
Jeffrey S. Koller
Estimator/Project Manager
Carl Engleman
Safety Coordinator
Gary D. Wolfe
Chairman/CEO

Roofing
Experience: 32 years
Education: Bachelors Degree, Seton
Hall University, Industrial Relations, 1971
Work History: Involved in the roofing
business since graduation from Seton Hall University
Other Related Activities: President of
Roofers Mart of Central Pennsylvania, 1986 and 1987
President of the NRCA Roofing Industry Alliance for
Progress from 2006 to the present
President of Building Industries Exchange of Reading
and Berks County, 1988 to 1991
Member of Firestone National Contractor Advisory
Committee, 1986,1987,1990, 1991, and 1998
Trustee of National Roofing Foundation, 1983 to 1985
and 1997
Founding Member of the National Roofing Foundation
Alliance for Progress
Lifetime friend of the National Roofing Foundation
Chairman, Quality Roofing Supply Company from 1996
to 1998
Director, National Roofing Contractor’s Association,
1992 to 1998, 2002 to 2005
Vice President, National Roofing Contractor’s
Association, 2000, 2001
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Eric K. Talford
Senior Vice
President

Work
Experience:
Since joining our organization in September, 1993 as
a draftsperson/ estimator, his hands-on experience
handling bids, estimating projects and managing
employees on the job has progressed him to Senior
Vice President.
Education:
Graduate, Reading High School, 1989
Associates Degree, Specialized Technology
(Architectural), Berks Technical Institute, 1993
Personal:
Married, wife Julian
2 sons, Eric M. and Jordon
1 daughter, Jaysa
Hobbies:
Basketball, golf, football
Certifications:
Successfully completed the Occupational Safety and
Health Training Course in Construction Safety and
Health.
Completed 7 hrs. of training “FMI Zero Injury
Workplace”
Completed 7 hrs. of training “FMI Job Profits
Program”
OSHA Forklift Trainer Certificate through the CNA OSHA Forklift Trainer Program
Philosophy:
“Solve it. Solve it quickly, solve it right or
wrong. If you solve it wrong, it will come back and
slap you in the face and then you can solve it
right.”
Lying dead in the water and doing nothing is a
comfortable alternative because it is without risk,
but it is an absolutely fatal way to manage a
business.
-- Thomas Watson of early IBM
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Charles E. Henke
Estimator/Project Manager

Work
Experience:
Wolfe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. September 17, 1973
as roofer.
10 yrs. As a roofing foreman
22 yrs. As a project manager and estimator
His yrs. with Wolfe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. has
given him a wide base of experience handling bids,
construction progress, any problems which may arise
during construction progress, ordering materials,
and handling employees on the job.
He enjoys a very good rapport with construction
managers, vendors, architects and employees.
Education: Graduate of Holy Name High
School, Reading, PA in 1969. In addition he has
received yrs. of on the job training.
Personal: Married, wife Sharon, 2
daughters, Alicia and Alison
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Jeffrey S. Koller
Estimator/Project Manager

Work
Experience:
Employed by Wolfe Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. as of
January, 2007 starting as Estimator, progressing to
Estimator/ Project Manager.
Education:
Graduate, Reading High School, class of 1988.
Associates Degree, Specialized Technology
(Architectural) Berks Technical Institute,
Wyomissing, PA, 1993
Completed 10 hour Occupational Safety and Health
Training course
Completed CERTA, Train the Trainer Program (NRCA)
Personal:
Married, wife Kris, daughter Samantha and son Derek.
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Carl Engleman
Safety Coordinator

Carl Engleman
joined Wolfe Roofing in 2005. He brought with him a
diverse background in Safety, OSHA compliance, and
knowledge in the remediation of safety problems.
Mr. Engleman is
experienced in creating a team working environment
with varied skill levels of employees. He has an
extensive background in managerial and supervisory
techniques of plant management.
Mr. Engleman has
obtained certification from Penn State University in
statistical analysis for industrial quality
assurance.
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