About Central States Roofing in Colorado Springs

Our History in Colorado

In the early 1920’s two brothers, Eddie and Earl Douglass, moved to Colorado bringing with them a family history of roofing in Kansas. In 1924, the brothers established Central States Roofing.They began installing roofing and insulation products in the Pueblo area. Eddie Douglass concentrated on the roofing part of the business while Earl Douglass focused on the insulation. Earl eventually left his brother to open another roofing company in Greeley, Colorado. Eddie continued to operate as Central States Roofing and Insulation Company; incorporating in 1947. In 1957, Eddy’s sons Van and Joe Douglass continued the long history of the family business.

In 1973, Van Douglass passed away leaving the majority of the ownership to his wife Velma. Velma eventually remarried. Her new husband Tom Steininger assisted Velma in the operation of Central States Roofing.

In 1991 Bill Hauschidlt was hired to expand the business in the Colorado Springs roofing market. Bill also brought to Central States Roofing a long family history of roofing in the Colorado Springs area. His Great Uncle, Francis Prosser, established Prosser Roofing, which was later purchased in 1973 by Bill’s father, Jim. Jim has since joined Central States Roofing bringing more that thirty-five years of roofing experience with him.

In1993, Bill Hauschildt began to acquire ownership of Central States Roofing. Upon Velma Steininger death in 1996, Tom became the majority owner of the company until his retirement in January of 2001. Bill Hauschildt has since acquired the majority ownership of Central States Roofing and continues to grow the company. Under Bill’s leadership since the mid nineteen nineties, Central States Roofing has grown considerably and continues a long history of roofing in Colorado.

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About Central States Roofing in Colorado Springs