L A Roofing Materials is located just south of downtown Los Angeles, close to the Coliseum of Olympic fame. We specialize in building products for both residential and commercial roofing contractors. Our commitment to service is to partner with our customers, bringing our knowledge of the industry to the success of their projects. Our knowledgeable staff is ready and available to help everyone. Through our 20-year membership with NEMEON, a building material co-op, and our strong relationship with our suppliers, we can offer our customers the pricing and service that helps them shine in their bids and their jobs wherever they may be.
Founded in 1982 by Don and Jeanne Gardner, this family-owned business has grown from an initial investment of $5,000 to more than $24 million in sales and a truck fleet that serves the Southern California area. Don’s father, Ralph, was in the building materials business and is remembered and respected in the roofing industry. As a native of Los Angeles, Don grew up in the roofing business, managing and co-owning an earlier roofing supply company from 1963 to 1981. Jeanne has been involved in and around the roofing business since their marriage and has been the Chief Financial Officer since the company’s start.
The third generation of the business began when Steve joined. He started working early in the yard and warehouse, learning the delivery side in high school, and began selling for the company while attending college. Upon graduating from Cal State Long Beach in 1978 with a fine arts degree in design, Steve started a successful career with various design firms in the Los Angeles area. A calling to be in the family business brought him back to the company to become the General Manager in 1991.
Continuing to grow the business, Steve became the owner in 2012. With his parents alongside, Steve has continued to grow the business by partnering with L A Roofing Material’s customers for an ideal marriage of contractor and supplier to maintain equitable profitability for both. Jeanne and Don continued to work until their passing, Jeanne in 2019 and Don in 2020. The company legacy remains with many original employees still involved to ensure we all continue the company that Don and Jeanne dreamt it would be.
