History

  • 1883
    Fred Buckley and A.E. English founded Buckley Roofing and opened its doors.
  • 1900
    Fred Buckley bought English’s share of the company. The company fabricated sheet metal in their shop at the corner of First and Water Street in Wichita.
  • 1905
    Fred’s sons, Mert and Roy, bought the business. Mert’s son, Dwane “Dewey” and Bill joined the family business.
  • 1960
    The company changed its name to Buckley Construction Industries and moved locations.
  • 1970
    Buckley Construction Industries was divided into three separate entities, Buckley Incorporated, Buckley Industries, and Buckley Roofing Co. Inc. Bill Buckley took full ownership of Buckley Roofing Co. Inc.
  • 1976
    Buckley Roofing moved to its current location at 3601 South Hydraulic.
  • 1982
    Eddy “Ed” Fredrick was hired as an estimator.
  • 1986
    Bill promoted Ed to president of the company.
  • 1997
    Ed Fredrick owns 100% of Buckley Roofing.
  • 2009
    Ed’s sons, Evan and Adam, are appointed vice presidents of Buckley Roofing.
  • 2019
    Evan is named president of Buckley Roofing.