When severe storms damaged the gutters on Jerry Townsley's barn in Greater Cincinnati, he reached out to Rooftop Relief, a roofing contractor Cincinnati OH homeowners trust for storm damage repairs, to ask about a military discount. Instead, the company's co-founders, Jerry Vineyard and Ryan Collins, decided to replace the entire seamless gutter system for free, a gesture they felt was more fitting for Townsley's decades of service.
Townsley, a Milford High School graduate from the Class of 1961, served four years on active duty in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59). Following his naval deployment, he continued his military commitment with 20 years in the United States Air Force at Rickenbacker Air Force Base. In addition to his military service, Townsley devoted 39 years to civil service, culminating in a remarkable lifetime of contributions to his community and country.
“When Mr. Townsley called us asking for a Veteran discount after severe storm damage tore up his barn's gutters, Ryan and I looked at his decades of service in the Navy, Air Force, and civil service and knew right away—a discount wasn't enough. Replacing his gutters completely free of charge was the least we could do to show our gratitude,” said Jerry Vineyard, co-founder of Rooftop Relief.
This donation marks the latest expansion of Rooftop Relief's annual Veteran roof donation Greater Cincinnati initiative. As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Rooftop Relief has built a reputation for high-quality storm damage inspections, residential roof replacements, and seamless gutter installations. The company's co-founders see this as part of their broader mission to support veterans in the community.
“Our annual Veteran program started with roofs, but stories like Jerry Townsley's remind us that home protection involves the complete exterior,” added Ryan Collins. “Whether it's a storm-damaged roof or seamless gutters on a barn, we want to ensure our local Veterans have safe, durable structures protecting their property.”
Rooftop Relief encourages residents across Loveland and the Greater Cincinnati area to nominate deserving veterans for future free roofing and exterior repair projects under the annual program. Family members, neighbors, and community organizations can submit nominations directly through the company's website at Rooftop Relief.
Rooftop Relief is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and premier roofing contractor serving Cincinnati OH, Loveland, and the Greater Cincinnati region. Specializing in storm damage inspection, roof replacement, and seamless gutter systems, the company is committed to delivering honest craftsmanship and dedicated community service under the leadership of co-founders Jerry Vineyard and Ryan Collins.
