Coryell Roofing: Setting The Standard

In this episode of Coryell Roofing: Setting the Standard, host Chris Coryell sits down with Chris Feldman, President of 838 Coatings, and Jamie Becker, Regional Sales Manager Did you know a roof coating can extend your roof’s life by 10 to 15 years at up to 70% less cost than replacement? Chris Feldman and Jamie Becker share how the right elastomeric coatings protect commercial roofs—especially me...

In this episode of Coryell Roofing: Setting the Standard, host Chris Coryell sits down with Tony Capicelli and Bear McAfee from 820 Solar and Corielle’s own Kelly Corielle to unpack the future of solar energy. They discuss how the partnership between roofing and solar is transforming schools, businesses, and communities across the South—bringing energy independence, long-term savings, and sustaina...

In this episode of Setting the Standard, host Chris Coryell interviews Darren Schulz (President) and Andrea Fisher (Director of Marketing) from Duro-Last, a premium roofing manufacturer based in Saginaw, Michigan. With Darren marking his first year as president and Andrea bringing nearly seven years of marketing expertise, they discuss what sets Duro-Last apart in a competitive industry.   The con...

In this episode of Setting the Standard, host Chris Coryell interviews David Mabe (Vice President of Construction & Founder of TIPS) and Brandon Rakestraw (Regional Sales Manager, Coryell Roofing) to explore how purchasing cooperatives are transforming procurement for public entities. Founded in 2002, TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) now serves all 48 states, providing legally compliant...

In this episode of Setting the Standard, host Chris Coryell interviews Stewart Shirey (Co-founder) and Ed King (Senior Vice President) from Government Capital in Southlake, Texas. With over 33 years in the industry and $6.5 billion in financing provided across 11,000 transactions, Government Capital specializes in helping public entities navigate complex financing options. Stewart and Ed break dow...

Cooperative Purchasing & State-Applicable Finance Options New laws mean new opportunities. Dr. Dale Lynch and Mark Treece explain how Tennessee’s Chapter 98 and purchasing cooperatives like TIPS are transforming how school districts make capital improvement decisions. Learn how these tools empower smaller districts, simplify compliance, and support smarter long-term investments.

Wendell Olson and Kelly Coryell tackle the unique roofing needs of colleges and universities, from aesthetic preservation to catastrophic loss prevention. Hear how proactive planning, FM Approved systems, and campus-specific strategies help institutions avoid the costly trap of lowest-bid regrets and protect their long-term legacies.

Hospitals operate 24/7, and their roofs must too. In this episode, Jeremy Hey and Kelly Coryell discuss the high-stakes nature of healthcare roofing, including patient-centric planning, infection control, and why annual roof assessments are as essential as checkups. Learn how the right roof protects people, policy, and peace of mind.

Explore how proactive roofing strategies directly impact school safety, legacy, and budget protection. Featuring powerful stories from Dr. Kyle Reynolds, Anthony Velez, and Kelly Coryell, this episode shares lessons from the award-winning Woodward Public Schools project and dives into what educators must know to prevent costly disruptions and storm-related losses.