Ryan Chance

About Ryan Chance

Thermal-Tec Roofing is a leading commercial and industrial roofing company that provides our Vulcan MR Multi-Ply® Roof System to pitched metal roofs and transite/asbestos roofs in high-intensity environments throughout the Eastern half of the US. With award-winning safety standards, we continue to maintain, repair, and inspect thousands of metal and transite roofs since 1983. Our product has been commended for its dependability and durability. More impressively so, we are the single source of contact for the entire process; our product is self-manufactured and installed. Thermal-Tec Roofing is a leading commercial and industrial roofing company that provides our MR Multi-Ply® Roof System to pitched metal roofs in high-intensity environments throughout the Eastern half of the US. With award winning safety standards, we continue to maintain, repair, and inspect thousands of roofs since 1983. Our product has been commended for its dependabilityand durability. More impressively so, we are the single source of contact for the entire process. Our product is self-manufactured and installed. The overall purpose of our company is to build and maintain relationships within the roofing industry, and to provide our customers the bestvalue possible while being the industry leader. We specialize in working in the Aggressive Manufacturing environments providing a reliable roofing solution.I\'m responsible for presenting our long term legacy solution to potential clients and existing customers while managing the whole start to finish sales process. I manage the East Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia territory. Duties also include prospecting, cold calling and networking to generate new business.

Experience

1. Vice President of Sales

   Thermal-Tec Roofing

   Aug 2024 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   At Thermal-Tec, I help industrial and commercial facilities solve some of their most costly and persistent roofing challenges—especially in aggressive manufacturing environments like steel mills, foundries, casting operations, and metal manufacturing plants.We specialize in our proprietary MR Multi-Ply® roofing system, a renewable, high-performance solution designed to extend the life of existing metal, fiberglass, and asbestos-laden roof systems. Our system not only improves structural integrity but also reduces downtime, energy loss, and safety risks due to leaks or roof failures.A large part of my role involves proactive prospecting and territory development—identifying and initiating conversations with key decision-makers at facilities that could benefit from our system. I invest time in researching plant operations, assessing risk areas, and creating relevant, problem-solving outreach that sparks real conversations.I work closely with plant managers, facility directors, and executive leadership to:Evaluate current roof conditions and develop custom, budget-aligned strategiesPrioritize critical problem areas to mitigate production riskGuide clients from the first conversation through project completion and long-term supportProvide educational insight on compliance, warranty-backed solutions, and roof system life cycleOver the years, Thermal-Tec has helped hundreds of companies in North America protect their facilities and people—backed by over 40 years of expertise. I’m proud to be part of a team that values craftsmanship, integrity, and relationships that last.Let’s connect if you’re responsible for facility performance and ready to get ahead of roofing issues—before they impact production or safety.