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# Employee Spotlight: Mary Smith
Kathleen Maxwell | January 3, 2025
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Born and raised in East Tennessee, Mary Smith’s love for numbers and people has been a guiding force throughout her career. Influenced by her father’s accounting background, Mary knew from a young age that she wanted to work in finance, but she also had a natural affinity for supporting others.
With a passion for numbers and a talent for problem-solving, Mary pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from Middle Tennessee State University, graduating in 2003. With over 20 years in financial and operational management in various niche industries, she’s built a career as the rare accountant who thrives on team building and collaboration just as much as balancing the books.
“I’ve always enjoyed finding ways to connect with people while driving strategic solutions.”
### **Shaping Maxwell’s Financial Future with Expertise and Integrity**
At Maxwell Roofing, Mary’s role as controller goes beyond crunching numbers. She helps oversee financial operations and works closely with Maxwell’s leadership team to drive efficiencies through financial and operational policy. For Mary, it’s the balance of analytical challenges, collaborative teamwork, and autonomy that makes her role so fulfilling.
“The owners and staff at Maxwell trust me to make the best decisions for the company and for my department. I feel as if they truly value my feedback and direction. There is a lot of opportunity for growth, for anyone willing to put in the work at Maxwell Roofing.”
### **A Culture of Care and Support**
What Mary appreciates most about Maxwell Roofing is the company’s culture.
“There is a family dynamic here that’s so unique. The owners genuinely care about their employees. We aren’t just numbers on a page.”
This close-knit environment extends to her financial and administrative team, where everyone is committed to balancing workloads and supporting one another’s growth. Mary feels that her team embodies Maxwell’s core values, making their contributions essential to the company’s ongoing success and trusted reputation.
### **Life Outside of Maxwell**
A former rugby player at MTSU, Mary now enjoys volleyball and is passing on her love of team sports to her three children. She dreams of traveling the country one day with her husband in an RV. For now, Mary remains focused on her beloved career while striving to be “the best working mom and wife I can be.”
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# St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Providing state-of-the-art technology and 286 all-private patient rooms, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is a healing, spiritual environment that supports its patients’ health and well-being.
Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. provided roofing services for this 40,940 square-foot project, assisting with a vertical expansion, as well as the addition of a new operating room. The hospital’s expansion was completed in September 2020.
**Completion Date**
September 16, 2020
**Project Duration**
2 Years
**Project Type**
New Construction
**Square Footage**
40,940 sq. ft.
**Roof Type**
Fleeceback TPO
**Manufacturer**
Carlisle
## Putting Safety First, Always
As the vertical expansion of a healthcare facility is one of the most complex changes to a building structure—including exposing structural steel tie-in points underneath the existing roof system—this project required excellent communication. In addition, the entire project was completed while hospital staff continued to work and care for patients. The relationship between Maxwell Roofing and the general contractor on the project, Turner Construction Company, was a pivotal element in the job’s overall success.
“Maxwell Roofing was an instrumental partner throughout the early stages of our project, as well as the remainder of the project. Ray Ferguson and this team presented a thorough plan to protect the existing roof systems through the vertical steel erection stages, provided continuous monitoring and assistance to mitigate risks of water intrusion throughout construction, and delivered a quality installation of the new roof systems,” said Erik Smithson, Project Manager, Turner Construction Company.
### Additional Project Info:
Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. won a project safety award from Turner Construction Company while working on this project, recognizing the team’s continual commitment to the protection of everyone on working on the job site. Also contributing to safety was the communication, responsiveness, and professionalism from start to finish. “Maxwell responded to our needs quickly and professionally, and they provided dedicated services,” added Smithson.
### “This project took a tremendous amount of coordination between multiple trades working together at the direction of Turner Construction, which was the general contractor. Being that we were working on expanding an existing hospital over existing operational hospital floors, the project was a success and has actually won a national award.”
**— Ray Ferguson, Construction Manager, Maxwell Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.**
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# Thompson Nashville
Offering extraordinary views of Nashville’s city skyline, the L.A. Jackson rooftop bar lets guests at the Thompson Nashville Hotel sip cocktails in style. The hotel features two terraces, a rooftop bar at the twelfth floor, and a terrace at the second floor.
Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. worked closely with the hotel on this 25,000 square-foot project to ensure the bar would have a customized and fashionable look, while still maintaining the structural integrity and durability that Maxwell roofs are known for. The rooftop bar was completed in October 2016.
October 12, 2016
15 Months
25,000 sq. ft.
PVC - Adhered
## Ranked one of the best rooftop bars in Nashville
Because the L.A. Jackson rooftop is meant to accommodate a large amount of foot traffic, Maxwell roofers decided to create a fully-adhered rooftop system. At the terrace, the PVC roof is covered with concrete pavers on pedestals, providing an attractive walking surface. Though much more complex than other forms of roof attachments, fully adhered roofs are less prone to leaks and have more aesthetic appeal. Maxwell’s expertise in these types of roofs allowed for the L.A. Jackson to have the support it needed for big equipment and lively dance parties, while still accommodating top-quality design.
## Additional Project Info:
With guidance from Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., the L.A. Jackson bar designers were able to create glass barriers along the roof’s edge. This keeps guests safe and protects the roof, while still offering incredible views of the Nashville skyline and making L.A. Jackson one of the top rooftop bars in all of Music City.
### “Our experience with Maxwell Roofing on the Thompson Hotel was very professional. Both Dan Maxwell and David Maxwell were very responsive to JE Dunn’s request in planning the project. Challenges came up during construction with coordination of other trade partners’ materials, and Maxwell Roofing worked through all issues as a team. We look forward to soon connecting with Maxwell Roofing again on another roofing opportunity.”
**— Will Gamble, JE Dunn Construction**
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# 118 Jefferson St., Huntsville, AL
Constructed in 1948, the 118 Jefferson St. building (*building with the Trustmark logo*) is a historic bank located in the heart of downtown Huntsville, AL. One of the only Art Moderne-style buildings in Huntsville, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Today, the property is owned and operated by the  and is home to Trustmark Bank.
Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. provided reroofing services for the 6,200-square-foot project. In order to minimize disruption, Maxwell Roofing worked closely with the owner and tenant to complete the roofing project within a three-week window.
February 14, 2022
3 weeks
Reroof
6,200 sq. ft.
TPO
## Proactively Navigating Potential Challenges
As a  the team at Maxwell Roofing was excited about the opportunity to work on one of the most architecturally significant buildings in downtown . The historic bank building is located on the corner of the courthouse square, with hundreds of customers and pedestrians passing by each day.
When the property management team at Crunkleton recognized the building needed a new roof, they partnered with the Maxwell Roofing team. The Maxwell Roofing team worked with the bank and property management company to execute a game plan that would cause the least impact on the bank’s day-to-day operations. This included developing a detailed project schedule and implementing safety and noise control measures.
In less than three weeks, Maxwell Roofing was able to navigate logistical challenges and complete the reroofing project for the 6,200-square-foot building.
## Preserving the Building’s Interior History
In order to protect the , Maxwell Roofing installed a fully adhered roofing system which was installed directly onto the roof deck using adhesives. This was particularly important for this project, because it allowed the building to maintain the original roofline. It also minimized alterations to the building’s aesthetics and protected the structure from water intrusion that could lead to structural deterioration or damage to valuable artifacts or documents.
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