Earl Miller was born on September 17, 1934 in Arley. He began his career in roofing with Myhand Roofing Company of Florida in 1957 and with Ratliff Roofing of Cullman the same year. He then relocated to Huntsville in 1960 to work for Vulcan Heating and Roofing where he injured his leg and was forced to quit roofing while employed by Forbes Piano Company in Birmingham from 1961-1964. He then entered the roofing profession with the Standard Roofing Company from 1964-1968 and became the Superintendent of the New Orleans branch.

During the latter part of 1968 he moved back to Jasper and opened his own business out of his home and operated as Earl Miller Roofing Contractor for the next 16 years.

Finally, on Feb. 28, 1984 Earl Miller expanded his business and started Miller Roofing, Inc. His first office was a shed next to a chicken house and today the facilities include office space, warehouse and a full-service sheet metal shop located on Old Parrish Highway in Jasper. The business has grown to 50 full-time employees and a fleet of 25 vehicles including a tractor trailer, boom truck, 4 box beds and 1 flat bed.

Barrett Roofing Contractor (now known as Celotex Corporation) was the first company to warrant Earl Miller as an approved roofing contractor in 1969. This means that he has been an approved contractor in the state of Alabama longer than anyone else.

Over the years, he has been approved as applicators of products by Tamko, Elk, GAF, Koppers, Owens Corning, Firestone, Duralast and Sarnafil.

This year Miller Roofing, Inc. was presented the Firestone Building Products "Partnership In Quality Award" which is presented to approved Firestone applicators for their low cost and low return on warranted roofs. The award was presented with the following statement.

"This award and the outstanding roof performance that earned your company this award testify to your commitment to long term roofing quality and your contribution to improving the overall quality image of the entire roofing industry. To commemorate

this award, Firestone is pleased to provide you with this plaque. We hope it will be displayed proudly in your office and we hope that everyone in your office will see this award as a true recognition of your company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction."

Miller Roofing, Inc. does Firestone Building Products repair work across the nation (which includes only commercial buildings).

In the early 1970's, a friend of Earl Miller designed the artwork of 'hands holding out the weather' and it has become a symbol of quality for the company. The design is painted on the fleet of red vehicles and has become a familiar sign of quality work throughout the nation.

Miller Roofing, Inc. will continue the quality of service and work that Earl Miller has established during his career through the continuing efforts of his descendants. On Sept. 30, 1996 Earl Miller retired but will remain CEO of the company. Steve Miller has now become the President and Manager of Miller Roofing, Inc. with Joyce Miller as Vice President.

"We want to thank our many customers who have been a part of our 34-year success story. We are still available to help with any roofing problem you have"

- Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle, Thursday, June 27, 2002. (Pg. 19)