Boral Roofing shows community spirit

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LAKE WALES – It’s a big company with a big heart.
That’s what Karen Tiner, president of Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County, said about Georgia-headquartered Boral Roofing. The nation’s largest maker of clay and concrete roofing tile systems employs about 100 people locally in unincorporated Lake Wales at its largest of 12 locations.
“They are so amazing,” Tiner said. “They’ve been our premier sponsor this past year and this year as well.”
Donna Baldwin, the company’s Lake Wales director of e-commerce and supply chain, said stigmas and stereotypes that come with large corporations don’t necessarily apply to Boral. Baldwin said she enjoys working for a company that has built a legacy upon giving back.
“We feel like it has that small-business feel,” Baldwin said. “It’s been a really great place to work. Many of our employees here in Lake Wales have been here for more than 20 years.”
Since its inception in 1987, East Polk’s Habitat for Humanity branch has donated more than 140 homes. Boral has provided brick, stone, trim and roofing to the nonprofit.
“It can really be a one-stop shop,” Baldwin said. “It’s really nice that we’re able to offer so much for those building homes.”
Boral has also been a supporter of Habitat’s two biggest annual events: 5K in the Park and Chili in the Park.
Tiner said Boral is a big part of why Chili in the Park was successful this year. “We were able to increase the prize money.”

From The Ledger
Trenton H. Cotney
Florida Bar Certified Construction Lawyer
Trent Cotney, P.A. 
407 N. Howard Avenue
Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33606

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