Kawkawlin Roofing Co. was established in May, 1964 by Wesley E. Gittins and Irene Gittins as a sole proprietorship with seventeen years experience in the roofing industry Kawkawlin Roofing Co. is a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association, Michigan Roofing Contractors Association, and the Associated Builders and Contractors In the late '70s, Kawkawlin Roofing began installing the low sloped single ply roof systems, shingles, and standing seam metal roofs throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan on schools, hospitals, commercial and industrial buildings Charles Christopherson began working for Kawkawlin Roofing Co. in August, 1983 as a roofing helper and become a foreman