Each client's journey is different, but the destination is always the same: successful transformation

About John Kenney

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CEO & Founder, Cotney Consulting Group

With over 45 years of hands-on experience in the roofing industry, I’ve walked every step of the path—from apprentice to executive. My career has been built on the jobsite, in the boardroom, and everywhere in between. Today, I help roofing contractors build smarter businesses that run efficiently and grow sustainably.

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My Journey Through the Roofing Industry

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I began my career in the family roofing business at age 13, sweeping floors and learning the trade from the ground up. Over the decades, I worked my way through every level of the industry:

• Foreman on residential and commercial crews

• Project Manager for large-scale institutional builds

• Chief Estimator and VP of Operations for multimillion-dollar firms

• Chief Operating Officer responsible for national growth strategy

This deep operational experience gave me a unique understanding of what it takes to succeed in roofing—on the roof, in the office, and at scale.

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Why I Founded Cotney Consulting Group

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After decades leading operations and sales in top-performing companies, I saw a gap: contractors needed strategic guidance built on real-world field knowledge, not generic business advice.

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Cotney Consulting was created to:

• Help contractors implement better systems for estimating, project management, safety, and field operations

• Offer real-time support and training based on proven results

• Elevate the professionalism and profitability of the roofing industry

 

What Makes Us Different

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We don’t believe in fluff. We believe in execution.

Whether we’re training your team, refining your processes, or helping you scale into new markets, our work is rooted in:

• Real-world operational knowledge

• Industry-specific solutions (built for roofing contractors)

• A track record of measurable results

 

Let’s Build a Better Roofing Business—Together

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Cotney Consulting Group is here to help you navigate today’s challenges and build a company ready for tomorrow. Let’s talk about where you want to go—and how we can help get you there.