North Bay Woman

S P R I N G 2 0 1 5 | NORTH BAY WOMAN 47 S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2015 AlternAtive roofing SolutionS, inc. Letitia Hanke-Ryzhkov CEO/President A small-town girl from Hidden Valley Lake, California, Letitia Hanke grew up dreaming of a music career. Recognized from childhood for her lovely singing voice and other musical talents, she attended Sonoma State University envisioning a future in the performing and recording arts. When the opportunity arose, she took a position at a prominent roofing company and managed the business for 8 years. In 2004, she started her own roofing company Alternative Roofing Solutions and Sonoma/Napa/Marin Seamless Gutters now known as ARS Roofing, Gutters & Waterproofing. March of 201 5 marked 19 years in the industry, 11 as owner. She currently employs 18 full time employees servicing the North Bay. ARS specializes in Commercial and Residential roofing particularly HOA Communities, Apartment/Condo Complexes. Her company provides 24/7 emergency repair service and guarantees their work. ARS donates 1% of every reroof and gutter replacement to her non-profit, The Lime Foundation(www.thelimefoundation.org). She started this non-profit to aid seniors, veterans, youth and low income families with free construction services, healthy lifestyles and youth mentoring in the music and performing arts. Some of her accomplishments include receiving a 2014 Small Business of the Year Award from Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsome, 2008 Spirit of Sonoma Honoree award winner, and is currently the President of the North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce which encompasses Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Lake Counties and holds the Secretary position of the California Black Council of Chambers for 24 chambers. Her hobbies are traveling, the ocean, bowling, playing music, hanging with family and cooking. Letitia prides herself on creating a calm and relaxing experience when working with her company from the moment you call for the estimate to the end of the job. Without the hard work, strong ethics and passion of her employees there would be no ARS. ARS Roofing, Gutters and Waterproofing I 707-584-5900 I 415-459-1200 I www.arsroofing.com ALTERNATIVE ROOFING SOLUTIONS, INC.

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