Gold Seal Roofing & Construction, Inc., was founded in 1997 by Don Ferguson, its President.  Don realized there was a lack of quality and reliable roofers in the area, so he decided to fulfill that need in the marketplace.  Don holds a State General Contractor and Roofing Contractor License.

Today, Don runs a successful business based in Temple Terrace with eighty plus professionally trained and skilled employees providing services to homeowners, management companies, churches, apartments and condominiums in the areas of roofing, painting/texture coating, windows, chimney caps, hurricane panels, vinyl siding, sunrooms and room additions.  The company’s best customer is a satisfied homeowner, or building owner who gladly refers us to others.  Referrals are probably the company’s best marketing tool, and we have many testimonials on file from clients we are happy to call friends. 

Don is actively involved in many contractor and consumer protection organizations.  He serves on the Florida Unlicensed Contractor Task Force, Statewide Disaster Recovery Plan Network, the Board of Directors of The Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Association, and the Executive Board of The West Coast Roofing Contractor’s Association.  He is originally from Kent, Ohio, but came to Tampa in 1969 with his father who was a Professor at the University of South Florida. 

Basically, he grew up in Temple Terrace and still remains active in many community activities in the Temple Terrace Area.  In addition, his sister, Jennifer Ponte', plays a key role in the company’s management in the areas of accounting and human resources.

The company is an active member of The Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce, The Carrollwood Area Business Association, Bay Area Apartment Association, Condominium Associates Institute, The Better Business Bureau and the Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Board.

The company and its employees are active in many community events and local charities, and the company was the winner of the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce’s Ed Hanna’s Business of the Year Award and was also voted Temple Terrace’s Best Roofer for 2005.  The company supports the Temple Terrace Youth Sports Association, USF Football, and has donated many hours of pro bono roofing services to area churches.

During the hurricane season of 2004, Don and his employees voluntarily removed tree branches and debris from the streets of Temple Terrace and hauled away.  The company provided the tile roofing and labor that goes over the Welcome Sign at the entrance to Temple Terrace, and for the community gazebo at Riverhills Park.

Don’s official duties as CEO involve the overseeing the overall management of the company, meeting with commercial and residential clients to determine ways to best suit their needs, as well as estimating and project management.

The company stands out from its competition because of Don’s commitment to excellence in workmanship, quality control, and customer satisfaction.   It is this attitude that permeates to his employees and instills an attitude of pride and a sense of family at Gold Seal Construction.