About // Our Team

Our roofing team is highly experienced

Here are a few of the top-notch roofing installers that you'll meet when you choose Blackhawk Roofing for your residential roofing or commercial roofing needs. Blackhawk Roofing company is locally owned and provides residential and commercial roof repairs and replacements, quality customer service, and free inspections. We are the experts in Springfield and Sangamon County at building roofs.

Williams Blvd. residential roofing project.
Dan Schnell. Owner of Blackhawk Roofing. With Murphy and Rosie.

Supervisor for project roofing crew, equipment operator, new hires

Robbie Nein has worked for Blackhawk Roofing for twenty years, and is responsible for overseeing job site operations. His duties include hiring roofing installers and laborers, operating roofing equipment, roofing equipment maintenance, and reviewing laws and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

With his industry experience and training, Robbie also ensures that safety rules are always followed. He develops work schedules based on employee and supplier availability. He is responsible for:

  • Delegating residential roofing and commercial roofing project responsibilities and tasks.
  • Recruiting, hiring, training, managing, and mentoring employees.
  • Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery, and     equipment. Providing training on safety gear, helmets, rigging, safety harnesses, and fall protection equipment.
  • Reporting project status to the business owner, homeowners, and property managers.

Roofing estimates, roof inspections, expediting, business operations

With over thirty years of experience and roofing knowledge, owner Dan Schnell oversees the business operations of Blackhawk Roofing. He does all of our roof inspections and roofing estimates. He is also the project expediter for Blackhawk Roofing.

Over the years, Dan has maintained his status as a Certified Master Roofer. He continues to expand his industry knowledge by attending certification courses in roofing systems, products, and installation procedures. Dan encourages each employee to learn and grow in the roofing industry by offering incentives to expand their trade knowledge. 

Dan owns a home in West Springfield and enjoys spending time with his kids, Labrador retrievers, and several other pets. He is active in youth hockey and a regular Boot Camp participant at FitClub West.

Robbie Nein, Blackhawk Roofing Foreman
Eric Nein, Blackhawk Roofing lead installer.

Critical roofing requirements and challenging repairs

Eric Nein has been the lead installer for Blackhawk Roofing for twenty years. He is responsible for building safe and durable roofs for residential and commercial clients. He repairs damaged areas of roofs and installs complex roofing components. Eric's responsibilities include: 

  •  Leading our install crew in the installation of residential and commercial roofs using various materials and tools.
  • Inspecting roof damage.
  • Repairing or replacing broken roof components.
  • Installing flashing, vents, and skylights.
  • Maintaining excellent carpentry skills.
  • Using various tools and equipment with skill, and taking safety rules into consideration.
  • Following all Blackhawk Roofing safety rules.

An experienced crew of installers and laborers

We hire only motivated, skilled, and experienced people for our roofing company. Then we provide them with training — which continues throughout their employment. Our state-of-the-art equipment let us deliver a professional roof replacement and roof repairs for every residential roofing and commercial roofing customer.

We provide the highest level of roofing craft for our customers to ensure complete satisfaction. This includes quality, timeliness, attention to detail, and courtesy. We will always offer consistent, fair, and market-driven prices.

Dan Schnell
Owner

Manages every aspect of the operations of Blackhawk Roofing. Responsibilities include roofing estimates, roof inspections, expediting, and roof installation.

R.J. Schnell
Laborer

Roofing labor is a physically demanding job that can mean working at heights and in a wide range of weather conditions. Laborers carry heavy loads.

Robbie Nein
Foreman

Job site supervisor, recruiting and training of roofing installers and laborers, roofing equipment operator, and equipment maintenance.

Eric Nein
Lead Installer

Responsibilities include installation of residential and commercial roofs, repair of damaged areas of roofs, and the installation of complex roofing components.

Larry Harden
Installer

Installers measure, cut, and install roofing materials, and help set up and clean the project site. When required, they also repair damaged roof structures.

Kevin White
Installer

Installers measure, cut, and install roofing materials, and help set up and clean the project site. When required, they also repair damaged roof structures.

Jeremy Peet
Installer

Installers measure, cut, and install roofing materials, and help set up and clean the project site. When required, they also repair damaged roof structures.

Austin Gutierrez
Laborer

Roofing labor is a physically demanding job that can mean working at heights and in a wide range of weather conditions. Laborers carry heavy loads.

Blackhawk Roofing Team

Proud to be the best roofing contractor in Springfield