New Mexico Roofing & Solar in Crisis

In this episode of The Heart of Business, Dave Simmons—founder of EverGuard Roofing—shares his journey from the lumber and biomass energy industries to building New Mexico’s largest roofing company. Simmons breaks down the sharp collapse in new construction, the realities of paying skilled trade workers fair wages, and why government policy has distorted both the roofing and solar markets. From stalled public projects and disappearing solar grants to workforce shortages and infrastructure failures, this conversation offers a candid look at what New Mexico businesses are facing right now—and what policymakers are getting wrong. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@NewMexicoSunPodcasts/videos