OUR HISTORY

The History of Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation

The History of Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation began back in 1985 when Great Lakes Roofing was formed as a subdivision of Frank Taylor Lumber and Development. It was based out of Straits Building Center in St. Ignace, MI.

Craig Miller

Craig Miller has been co-founder and co-owner/owner of Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation Systems for nearly 25 years.

From De Tour Village, MI, Craig attended Lake Superior State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Craig began working at Taylor Lumber and Development, eventually becoming a construction manager before he, alongside Kevin Kenney, became co-owner of GLR in 1999. Taking control of the insulation systems side of the business, Craig has been integral to the success of GLR.

With 49 years of experience in the construction industry, Craig acts as the insulation manager for GLR, overseeing current jobs and crews.

Craig is married to Traci Miller and father to three children: Teryn, Bailey and Rayne. In his free time, Craig raises Golden Retrievers. He enjoys traveling with his family, especially visiting warmer climates.

Kevin Kenny

Kevin Kenney was co-founder and co-owner of Great Lakes Roofing and Insulation Systems alongside Craig Miller for nearly 25 years.

Kevin graduated from Michigan State University with a package engineering degree in 1983. Kevin worked as a crew member for the GLR division of Taylor Lumber and Development, becoming integral to GLR since its inception. Kevin, alongside Craig, became co-owner of GLR in 1999, continuing to develop the roofing side of the business.

Kevin has been married to his wife Lois for 34 years. Lois is a certified public accountant who assists with the accounting of GLR. He has four sons: Keenan, Nathan, Randy, and Eddie.

Kevin retired at the end of 2023 and looks forward to enjoying the benefits of retirement.