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crews, and customer concerns are handled efficiently and consistently. Homeowners who may still call asking for Goltz are reassured that nothing is being handed off to someone unfamiliar.
“If someone needs something, they can come to me,” Alonzo said. “Anything that needs to be addressed, I can take care of it.”
One thing Alonzo wants customers to clearly understand is that he isn’t simply stepping into a management role or operating as a salesman. “I’m a state-licensed roofer,” he said. “I’m not just someone showing up to sell you a roof.”
That hands-on expertise is foundational to how Strong Roofing operates. Alonzo has been around roofing job sites since childhood, learning the trade alongside his father, who has served as a foreman on Strong Roofing crews since the early 2000s. From installation to inspection, roofing is all Alonzo has ever known.
His experience carries weight for homeowners, particularly along the Coast, where roofing decisions are often tied to storm preparation, insurance claims, and long-term protection. Alonzo understands both the technical demands of the work and the responsibility that comes with advising homeowners on major investments.
“I’m not just selling a product,” he said. “I’m helping people make decisions about their homes.”
Strong Roofing’s reputation was cemented in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when the company helped rebuild hundreds of homes across South Mississippi. With established local crews, trusted supplier relationships, and in-house expertise, the company has long been positioned to respond quickly when homeowners need it most.
That storm-tested reliability remains a defining part of the company’s identity today. Under Alonzo’s leadership, Strong Roofing continues to emphasize transparency, education, and customized solutions—ensuring homeowners understand their options and feel confident in the work being done.
For both Goltz and Alonzo, the business operates like a family. Alonzo described Strong Roofing as a tight-knit team built on long- term relationships, shared standards, and mutual trust.
And as Goltz steps back from daily operations, the focus remains on continuity rather than change. The same standards, the same crews, and the same commitment to quality workmanship continue—now guided day to day by someone who has grown up in the business. With Alonzo leading operations and Goltz still offering guidance, Strong Roofing’s future looks much like its past—steady, experienced, and built to last.
STRONG ROOFING, INC.
2701 Pine Ave., Gulfport 228-313-3997 www.strongroofs.com
2701 Pine Ave., Gulfport
228.313.3997 www.strongroofs.com
• Customized Personal Roofing
• Storm Damage Experts • Repair Services
President, Burt Goltz and Jose “Sarge” Alonso, VP of Production