Louis Tory Jr.
Louis Tory Jr., at 18 years old, begins roofing under his Uncle Israel for $2.50/hour — double the minimum wage. He's newly married to Sandra and about to have his first child.
Tory’s Roofing is founded
Tory’s Roofing is founded. Louis, only 22, starts the business with a strong work ethic and a dream to build a legacy for his family.
Official Incorporation Date
Official Incorporation Date: October 22, 1974. The company is formally registered as “Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc.”
Started commercial work and implemented safety protocols and modern quality control systems
Transitions from solely residential projects to taking on commercial roofing work, including apartment complexes and retail centers.
Started government work
Begins taking on government contracts, expanding service into state and federal roofing work, a move that greatly boosts credibility.
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and maintains an A+ rating consistently from this point forward.
Admin & company culture begins to take shape as company branches into multiple scopes of work
High-profile buildings and schools
Business scales across Oʻahu. Starts working on high-profile buildings and schools, and builds long-term partnerships with general contractors.
Mike becomes vp
Sons Mike, Bryan, and Brandon Tory continue working in the business as laborers and estimators, learning all aspects from the ground up.
Implements stricter safety protocols and modern quality control systems
Implements stricter safety protocols and modern quality control systems that become part of the company’s selling points.
Multi-million dollar contracts
Growth period — begins landing multi-million-dollar contracts including military housing, schools, and high-rise buildings.
Roofing Contractor Magazine’s Top 100 Roofing Contractors in America
Tory’s Roofing named to Roofing Contractor Magazine’s Top 100 Roofing Contractors in America list.
$13 million in revenue. Placing #85
Hits a major milestone with $13 million in revenue, placing #85 on the Top 100 Roofing Contractors list nationally.
Roofing Contractor Magazine’s article “Roofing in Paradise”
Featured in Roofing Contractor Magazine’s article “Roofing in Paradise,” celebrating 44 years of roofing in Hawaii. The article highlights the family culture and how all operations are still run from Waipahu.
second generation of leadership
Company enters its second generation of leadership: Mike is Vice President, Brandon is Operations Supervisor, Bryan is in Commercial Sales, and Sandra is in Administration
Large-scale multi-scope commercial project
Upgrades technology infrastructure for bidding and communication, improving efficiency in handling large-scale commercial bids.
Major project completions
Completes major projects including Sheraton Waikiki, Target Honolulu, and Queen’s Medical Center expansions.
Navigates COVID-19 challenges
Navigates COVID-19 challenges without layoffs — maintains operations while focusing on employee health and job site safety.
50 years in business
Celebrates 50 years in business. Reflects on five decades of family, faith, and roofing excellence in Hawai‘i.
focus on commercial projects, solar-integrated roofing
Continues to serve the Islands with a focus on commercial projects, solar-integrated roofing, and retaining a family-led, non-union identity. Prepares for eventual third-generation leadership through internships and training programs for younger Tory family members.
