ABOUT BLACK SLATE PARTNERS

Who We Are

If your roofing company is looking to scale, innovate, and become a long-term success, look no further than Black Slate Partners. We provide the opportunity to grow and preserve your company’s legacy and community, so you can become the company you’ve always dreamed of.

Discover sustainable growth and expansion

We provide the capital and resources your company needs to take local roofing to the next level. That means we handle and streamline growth with marketing, sales, and back-office support for HR and accounting—everything you need for success.

Get the operational and financial support you need

We handle backend operations, so you can focus on your craft and providing the top-tier service you’re known for. Our world-class business processes and systems take care of finances and operations to free up your team for what’s really important.

Preserve your company’s legacy and values

Your company is in good hands. Black Slate wants to preserve all your company has worked for and created—from your community connections, customer relationships, and business reputation. We also take care of your employees by providing them with benefits, career growth opportunities, and long-term job security.

Our Process

Step 1

Reach out to our representatives.

Step 2

We’ll begin partnering with your founders to see what Black Slate can offer you and how to ensure we preserve your legacy and values.

Step 3

Once a plan is in place, your company begins receiving financial and operational support, including benefits for your employees.

Step 4

Your team continues to focus on providing great roofing services but now without having to worry about the back-office details.

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Meet the Team

When you work with Black Slate Partners, you’re getting to work with some of the best people around. Meet the team!

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Brian Goldhardt

Chief Executive Officer

Brian is a seasoned executive with expertise in sales leadership, revenue growth, and operational scaling. Before joining Black Slate Partners, he spent over a decade at Flex Fleet Rental, rising from VP of Sales to CRO, and ultimately CEO, where he led the company through multiple high-growth phases. At Black Slate, Brian brings a sharp focus on strategy, culture, and execution as he leads the company toward becoming the Mountain West’s most trusted roofing organization.

Garrett Best, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

With over a decade of experience in corporate finance, Garrett brings a strong track record in building scalable financial systems and driving operational clarity. Prior to joining Black Slate Partners, he held key finance and leadership roles at Biomerics, Flex Fleet, Cotiviti, and Verisk. As CFO, Garrett leads accounting, financial planning, reporting, and compliance across Black Slate’s family of roofing brands, creating the financial foundation for long-term growth.

Candace Tatton, SHRM-CP

Director of Human Resources

Candace is a people-first HR leader with a background in employee relations, compliance, and organizational development across high-growth companies. Before joining Black Slate Partners, she held HR leadership roles at Bear River Mutual, Summit Fleet, Flex Fleet Rental, and Amazon, where she gained a reputation for building strong teams and solving complex challenges. At Black Slate, Candace leads HR strategy, recruiting, and culture-building initiatives that support our mission and growth across all roofing brands.

Brockton Ballard

Director of Sales Systems & Training

Brockton leads sales process development, CRM strategy, and performance systems across all Black Slate roofing brands. With nearly a decade of experience in both B2B and B2C sales, he’s held leadership roles at Home Service Academy, Utah Mountain Air, and My Indoor Air Quality. He’s also consulted for SaaS, home service, and consumer brands, helping teams implement scalable sales and training infrastructure. At Black Slate, Brockton focuses on building repeatable systems that drive onboarding, lead optimization, and execution across every market.

FAQs

What is Black Slate Partners?

We are a strategic growth partner for local roofing companies. That means we take care of the business side of your company, so your team has more bandwidth for taking care of your customers. We also help our partner companies expand and innovate sustainably.

How do I know if my company is a good fit for Black Slate?

If you’re a local roofing company in Utah with a dedication to its customers and craft, then you’re likely a good fit to partner with Black Slate. Reach out to our team to learn more about us and our work.

What kind of support will my company receive from Black Slate?

We take care of the nitty-gritty and the big picture strategy to help your company grow and reach its full potential. That includes everything from taking on your marketing sales needs to back-office support for HR and accounting.

Ready to Work with Black Slate Partners?

If you’re ready to tap into your company’s potential and get the growth support you need, contact Black Slate Partners to get started.