Tecta America has announced that Chris Pinkston, a founding member of Tecta America and operating unit president of Tecta America – Atlanta, will retire on May 31 after a 50-year career in the roofing industry.
Chris began his career in 1973 in Amarillo, Texas, working for his family’s roofing business. In 1981, he helped launch the Houston office, and six years later, he opened the Atlanta location. In 2000, Chris became one of the founding members of Tecta America. His vision, experience, and entrepreneurial mindset helped shape what Tecta is today: an industry leader built on integrity, partnership, and operational excellence.
“Chris Pinkston is a smart, inspirational and extremely successful leader who has always led by example and with integrity,” shared Mark Santacrose, Tecta America’s Executive Chairman. “He leaves an incredible legacy of hard work, determination, and financial success – but always coupled with a strong focus on his people and their best interests. Chris has made a major impact on Tecta – as a founder and high performer for many years. Above all, Chris is a gentleman, and I am better off for working with him and calling him my friend.”
Dave Reginelli, Tecta’s CEO added “The name Chris Pinkston is synonymous with honesty, competency, and the highest work ethic. Anyone who has had the pleasure of working with him will tell you there is no better, and in so many ways, he has set the standard for performance and leadership throughout Tecta. While he will be missed as an active member of our team, he will surely live on forever as a legend in our company.”
As he steps into retirement, Chris looks forward to spending more time with his three children, six grandchildren, and five siblings. His days ahead will include skiing, fishing, and golfing. From gardening and landscaping to woodworking, reading, and exercising, Chris is ready to fully embrace this next chapter. He also plans to build the dream home he and his wife have envisioned for the past decade. Perhaps most ambitiously, he hopes to sharpen his juggling and unicycling skills in pursuit of a backup plan: joining the circus.
“Tecta-Atlanta has a phenomenal team that I am so proud of,” shared Chris Pinkston. “Our success has always been, and will continue to be, because of this great group of like-minded individuals. Everyone is supportive of one another, and they each have great attitudes and good work ethics. Integrity and professionalism are always present, and they like to have fun when the occasion allows.”
Effective June 1, Wade Lancaster will assume the role of Operating Unit President of Tecta America – Atlanta.
Please join us in thanking Chris for his remarkable contributions to Tecta America and in wishing him a well-deserved and joyful retirement.
