Equipped only with knowledge of the roofing industry and a desire to build a faith-based company focused on serving customers, Caprice Cline and her three children, Joshua Gonzalez, Alexandra Carmouche, and Samantha Michel, opened Cypress Roofing, on July 1, 2019. By sticking to their promise of “service so good, the roof seems like lagniappe," have grown the company exponentially, serving the community one home at a time.
“We started with nothing,” Caprice said. “We had two computers and business cards and were all working out of our homes. We would go door-knocking every single day, and that’s how we built the business.”
Josh, the oldest, took to sales immediately, surprising Caprice and his sisters with his success knocking on doors and bringing in business. “It’s just amazing what you may not see someone doing, and God says, look at that—yes, they can."
With Caprice in charge of finance, sales, and marketing, Josh and Samantha handling sales, and Alex handling operations and administration, the company quickly grew. Within six months, they completed more than $1 million in sales and added several new employees. Focusing on growing and doing business the right way has paid off, helping them build valuable relationships with clients and being named the 2020 New Business of the Year by the Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce.
In early 2020, a hailstorm ravaged roofs in the West Baton Rouge area. The team had been knocking on doors. strategically advertising and spreading the word about Cypress Roofing for months prior and when people were looking. For a reputable company to fix and replace their roofs, they knew who to call.
“Business really exploded,” Caprice said. Then came an unprecedented hurricane season, with Louisiana seeing the most named storms in a season since 1851—a whopping 30. Category 4 Hurricane Laura made landfall in late August as the strongest hurricane in terms of wind speed to hit Louisiana in 150 years.
Hurricane preparedness is a term no one takes lightly in South Louisiana, and Cypress Roofing was no exception. The team prepared by taking the time to make connections with homeowners early and often. And when the storms hit, Cypress Roofing took the opportunity to showcase its ability to work directly with insurance companies, provide high-quality customer service, and get the job done well every time.
Amid the devastation, Cypress Roofing worked around the clock to be of service to those in need. “We love touching people’s lives,” Caprice said. “As much as we push to make this company successful, we equally love people. When people know that you care about them and not just the bottom line, that goes for our homeowners and the people who work for us; we care about each of them as people first.”
The Cypress Roofing team has substantially increased over the past four and a half years. Caprice is proud of the fact that Each person employed with Cypress Roofing has sought out the company and is ready to be a part of it. God has brought the best in the business to Cypress Roofing, those prepared for the perfect storm every single time.
“Gods just got his hand all over every aspect of the business,” Caprice said. “We have had the opportunity to bring on wonderful staff members who have added so much to our business and our lives in general. We feel so blessed to have our Cypress Roofing teammates.”
The core four—Caprice, Josh, Sam, and Alex—equally own the company and have worked to build it from the ground up. on a firm foundation of faith, service, and doing the right thing. Their complementary skills and strengths, combined with Their unwavering family bond benefit the business and, most importantly, their clients.
“Alex is the one who first got into roofing, and she knew nothing. Zero. And she’s one of the most knowledgeable people. in roofing now,” Caprice said. “She just took it upon herself to learn everything and partnered with our supplier, Jonah. Doucet, asking a million questions. He was and continues to be a great source of information.”
“99.9% of the time, it’s great working with your adult children,” Caprice said with a whooping laugh. “Not only do we see each other during the week; we see each other on the weekends; we’re at each other’s houses at night; we go to church. together—it's a lot of togetherness! It’s a lot of togetherness that a lot of people might not be able to handle, but we just love each other and being around one another. The most fun we have is when we’re around each other."
The fabulous four are corporate members of the Rotary Club and volunteer with Bethany Church together, too. On their days off, they're found at the family camp in Cocodrie fishing. “Like we don’t have enough togetherness!”
From day one, the Cypress Roofing core four has kept the words of Joshua 1:9 in mind as they weather the storms of business, skyrocketing construction costs, and the uncharted waters of serious growth.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
September 2022 proved to be another pivotal moment for the family and the business, as Joshua fell in love and moved to Florida. He relinquished his ownership of the business at that time, therefore making Cypress Roofing a 100% woman-owned business. He continues to be an important part of our history and, of course, our family.
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