OSR Road Warriors is a series of interviews spotlighting the travel superintendents who play a crucial role in O’Hara’s Son Roofing’s success and operations. This week, we would like to introduce Dustin Terral.
Dustin is a seasoned professional in the construction industry with a remarkable 29 years of experience, including 6 years specializing in commercial roofing. Originally from Waco, Texas, Dustin recently relocated to Durant, Oklahoma, where he has been making his mark since December. As a travel superintendent at O’Hara’s Son Roofing (OSR) , Dustin manages complex projects with expertise and dedication. Outside of work, he enjoys smoking brisket and ribs, playing guitar, and singing in dance halls. When he’s not on the job, you can find him catching up on some well-deserved sleep.
We checked in with Dustin to ask a few questions about his experience on the road:
- What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve found on a roof?
A .357 revolver! - Describe a time when your problem-solving skills saved the day on a construction site.
During the new construction, I saw that a high voltage transmission line had been recently installed directly above the site where the building was planned. - If you had to motivate a team of tired and stressed workers, what would you do?
Get them a fruit basket. Who doesn’t like fruit? - What’s your approach to ensuring safety standards are met on every project you oversee?
I find it’s best when observing safety to watch from a distance and blend in to your surroundings. Also, lead by example, of course. - What’s the most memorable roofing site you’ve worked on and why?
I installed a copper dome on a 130-year-old chapel at Ft. Sam Houston. - If you could magically speed up one part of the roofing process, what would it be and why?
Magically eliminate the need for requests for information (RFIs), cause they disrupt the flow of a job. - If you had to choose a historical figure to oversee a commercial roofing project with you, who would it be and why?
I’d have Jelly Roll join me, so I wouldn’t be the guy sweating the most.