Oliver Aguirre: A Roof With a View
By James Florence, Diamond Certified Resource Reporter
DALY CITY — While in between jobs, Oliver Aguirre picked up some extra work doing roofing, unaware he was taking the first steps toward what would become a full-time career. “My wife’s uncle, James, needed some help at his roofing business, so I started working with him,” he recounts. “I started out as a helper, transporting materials back and forth for the roofers. I ended up working there for a couple of years and learning all about the roofing process. A while later, James was planning to retire but he wanted to keep the business in the family, so my sister-in-law, Sarah, and I made a proposal. I started working with him again, this time focusing on the business side—things like estimating, managing crews and dealing with customers. In early 2021, Sarah and I took over the company’s operations.”
Today, as owner of JK Pro Roofing, Inc., Oliver says his favorite part of his job is the scenery. “I love getting up on roofs because you get some really beautiful views when you’re up there. Especially if it’s facing the ocean or downtown San Francisco, it’s hard to beat the sights and scenery.”
A resident of Daly City (where he lives with his wife, Ella), Oliver spends his time outside of work on a variety of pastimes. “I go to the gym on a regular basis—that’s how I relax. I love to lift weights and stay in shape. I also enjoy watching anime and hanging out with Ella, our dog, and our two cats.”
In regard to a professional philosophy, Oliver references the age-old Golden Rule. “My main philosophy is treat others how you want to be treated, and that applies to everyone from my employees to my customers,” he explains. “Some customers have a million questions, and I know some company owners might get frustrated and tell them, ‘Don’t worry, leave everything to us.’ But I welcome questions because I want customers to feel comfortable with what’s happening. Roofing is a big investment, so I always put myself in their shoes and give them the kind of service I’d want to receive.”
When asked the first thing he’d do if he were to retire tomorrow, Oliver says he’d hit the gym. “I was a certified personal trainer a long time ago, so I might get back into that. Either way, I would spend more time at the gym, as well as do some more traveling.”
Ask Me Anything!
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Tahiti. My wife has been wanting to go there.
Q: What’s your favorite anime show?
A: Dragon Ball Z.
Q: What’s your favorite local restaurant?
A: The Star on Grand in Oakland. I’m a big pizza guy and they have really great deep dish pizzas.
Q: What’s your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
A: Open a bottle of wine and watch movies with my wife.
Q: Are you a cat person or a dog person?
A: A cat person.
Q: What was your favorite Halloween costume growing up?
A: When I was in my 20s, I dressed up as Mr. Incredible from “The Incredibles.”
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