James Pruett

James Pruett

Business Development Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder and Owner: Secure Construction LLC

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Austin

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      BA in Economics Economics, History

      Activities and Societies: Texas Wranglers

    • The University of Texas at Austin

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      Bachelor's Degree Economics
  • Experience

    • SeeitWork

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      Business Development Director

      Sold pre-packaged streaming media product demonstrations to major Internet retailers, portals, and shopping engines.

    • Mortgages Direct

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2007
      Mortgage Loan Originator

      Originated mortgages for new construction homes and re-finance of existing mortgages. In 2004, opened and operated branch office to service Midtown, Montrose, and Neartown business. Serviced builder business that included Urbanloft Townhomes, Parra Design.

    • Fractional Markets

      Apr 2007 - Sept 2008
      Founder and President

      Founded firm that assisted in structuring and closing fractional interest vacation property transactions using group purchase methodology. Consulted and advised resort developers seeking to develop, market, and manage fractional interest products.

    • Roofing Contractor

      Nov 2008 - Apr 2010
      Project Management, Estimating, Sales

      Performed sales, cost estimates, and project management for storm damaged roofs in Houston, Kansas, and Oklahoma. Inspected roofing systems for wind and hail damage.

    • Social Commerce Solutions, dba GetGrouby.com

      Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
      Founder and CEO

      Founded collective buying website, GetGrouby.com. At Get Grouby, Pruett led site design and product development where he created industry first innovations. Company was acquired by Crowdsavings.

    • Roofing Contractor

      May 2011 - now
      Project Management, Estimating, Sales

      Performed sales, cost estimates, and project management for residential and commercial roofing replacements in Abilene, Dallas, and Houston, TX. Inspected roof systems for wind and hail damage. Provided insurance claims assistance that included determining the scope of loss and negotiated payouts with insurance carriers.

    • Secure Construction LLC, DBA Secure Roofing

      Dec 2011 - now
      Owner and Founder

      Founded Company to provide reliable service and competitive pricing for residential and commercial re-roofs. Secure Roofing was award CertainTeed's Select Shingle Master Designation 2012. In 2014, we earned their highest professional designation as "Select" Shingle Master. Additionally, in 2014, Secure Roofing expanded its product offering and became an IKO Shield Pro Plus Certified Contractor.Secure Roofing is a BBB accredited company and member of Angie's List where we maintain an A Rating. In 2013, Secure Roofing was awarded Angie's List Super Service Award given annually to the top 5% rated contractors based on user reviews. Secure Roofing is also a registered contractor on Home Advisor and currently maintains a 4.93 rating out of 5.0, based on customer reviews. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master Shingle Applicator

      CertainTeed Corporation
    • Shingle Quality Specialist

      CertainTeed Corporation