The best legacies aren't simply passed down. They're earned.
When Les Jones founded Les Jones Roofing alongside his wife, Nancy, in 1981, he wasn't just building a roofing company. He was building a reputation. One project at a time, one relationship at a time, and one promise kept after another, the company became known throughout the Twin Cities for exceptional craftsmanship and doing the job right.
Those values became the company's foundation. And over the years, they became something else: lessons.
Long before she stepped into leadership, Leslie Jones-Vogel was learning what made the business different. She watched firsthand that success wasn't measured only by the roofs completed, but by the trust earned from every homeowner, business owner, and community served. She learned that quality is never rushed, craftsmanship is never compromised, and customers always come first.
Construction and roofing have long been male-dominated fields, but Leslie has embraced the challenge with confidence, earning the respect of employees, customers, and industry partners alike. Today, she leads Les Jones Roofing with the same integrity that built the company while bringing fresh ideas, expanded capabilities, and a vision for the future.
Under her leadership, the company continues to evolve while staying true to its roots.
That commitment is why homeowners continue returning to Les Jones Roofing generation after generation. Some call after a Minnesota hailstorm. Others are restoring historic homes that require specialized expertise. Many simply want the confidence that comes from working with a team known for quality and professionalism.
As that reputation grew, so did the opportunities.
What began as a roofing company expanded into serving commercial buildings, churches, schools, apartment communities, and some of Minnesota's most recognizable landmarks. From modern commercial roofing systems to historic restoration projects like Central Lutheran Church, White Bear Yacht Club, and the iconic Pillsbury A-Mill, every project reflects the same attention to detail that has defined the company for more than four decades.
Growth also meant finding better ways to serve customers.
Rather than relying on outside suppliers for specialty materials, Les Jones Roofing established Architectural Sheet Metal, an in-house fabrication shop capable of creating custom copper and steel components designed specifically for each project. Whether crafting decorative architectural details for historic properties or fabricating complex flashing and gutter systems, the team delivers a level of precision that simply isn't available off the shelf.
Today, that same philosophy extends far beyond the roof.
A home's exterior works as one complete system. Roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and custom metalwork all play a role in protecting what's inside while enhancing the beauty of what's outside. By bringing every piece together under one trusted team, Les Jones Roofing creates exteriors that perform as beautifully as they look.
More than forty years after the company was founded, the values that built Les Jones Roofing remain unchanged. The difference is that today, they're being carried forward by a new generation of leadership.
Through mentorship, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Leslie Jones-Vogel is proving that the strongest legacies aren't simply inherited. They're built.
Because when it comes to exteriors, Les is more. LesJonesRoofing.com