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Click on the link above to see the full article by ROBERT KELLEY Illinois Correspondent


O’Fallon, IL – Construction safety is a top priority for most building contractors, and that is especially true for projects completed by qualified union members.

“Contractors and unions want their employees and workers to be able to go home safely to their families,” Donna Richter, chief executive officer of the Southern Illinois Builders Association, said recently....

$90M mixed-use development opens near Forest Park with Taylor Roofing's help!


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A $90 million mixed-use, transit-oriented apartment complex built on the site of a former parking lot at a MetroLink station is now fully open after years of construction.


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Click on the link above to see the article by Heather Cirre, LEED AP, Small Business Contracting and Outreach, McCarthy Building Companies.


Where they talk about how there's never been a better time than now for women-owned trade contractors to take advantage of the opportunities created by favorable marketplace circumstances.




City Foundry STL’s progress is in thanks to some of the incredible local contracting businesses that have turned our forgotten 100-year old structure into a future place of connection for our community. We will be telling the stories of these local businesses through our new series #BuildingCityFoundrySTL. 


Meet Julia Yank, President of Taylor Roofing Inc., who’s company spearheaded the roofing of each City Foundry STL building, including reconstructing the century-old roof of the main foundry building. Taylor’s attention to detail and ability to maintain the historically significant silhouette of the roof structures at City Foundry contributes so much to the iconic look of the entire facility. 


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Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your involvement with City Foundry STL?

Taylor Roofing Inc. actually started in 1905, and we are now celebrating our 115th year! We’ve been a certified Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) since 2002, and have had women CEOs since 1989. Keeping diversity in the St. Louis market is so important, and Lawrence Group and SM Wilson have been great at making sure that’s met with City Foundry STL.

What has your work looked like with CF STL?

We’ve been able to establish different roofing systems for all of the facilities at City Foundry STL. From the Alamo Drafthouse to the parking garage, each roofing project has been based on the needs of each building.  

The building that houses CF STL has a storied past, what’s been your favorite part of being involved with such a historic structure?

Taylor Roofing has been around here for so long that it’s important we’re a part of the revitalization. As it’s continued to develop and grow, we’ve been extremely cautious of the history of the building and our own safety. 

What has it been like working on this project?

It’s huge for us to be a part of this historic regeneration of this structure for the neighborhood. We’re excited to be a part of the history of City Foundry STL and the St. Louis community. 

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This year Catherine Taylor Yank with Jim Taylor, Inc. (aka Taylor Roofing) is being honored in The St. Louis Business Journal for her continuous excellence within the community. Congratulations to Catherine Taylor Yank for being one of St. Louis’ Most Influential Business Women.


The Most Influential Woman Award recognizes those who exemplify breadth of achievement in the St. Louis area and have made a difference within their community. Catherine Taylor Yank has been selected to accept this outstanding award due to her impressive business ability and technical excellence as well as her philanthropic community involvement.


Catherine began her career in construction working for her father’s roofing business while attending college. Catherine earned a bachelor’s of science degree from Southern Illinois University @ Edwardsville and an MBA from St. Louis University. She was the first woman selected for the American Society of Professional Estimators Halls of Fame and later promoted to president of Jim Taylor, Inc in 1989. Catherine was named the Carl Schweinfurth District Rotarian of the year in 1999. While serving as District 6510 Governor of Rotary, she coordinated the shipping of 60,000 new and slightly used books to Belize involving every single club in the District. Catherine received the 2016 Spirit of Philanthropy Award and belongs to the “Miracle of the Roses Society” which is recognition for lifetime giving from the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Foundation. Catherine is a Sustaining Member of the Rotary Foundation, a member of the Paul Harris Society, a Charter Member of the Bequest Society, Major Donor and Arch C. Klumpf Society – Trustees Circle.


Catherine Taylor Yank alongside Taylor Roofing looks forward to serving the community and continuing to make a difference.

“When Integrity and Experience Matter.”

- Catherine Taylor Yank


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