Last checked Sep 22, 2026
Unresolved: multiple unrelated operating companies use the name "Brown Roofing" (at minimum Oregon and Connecticut entities)Unresolved: multiple unrelated operating companies use the name "Brown Roofing" (at minimum Oregon and Connecticut entities)'s private-equity ownership status is unclear.
Ownership & Acquisition History
“Brown Roofing” is not uniquely identifiable from the name alone; multiple unrelated businesses exist under this brand, so private-equity ownership cannot be determined for the intended company without disambiguation.
Notes
- Connecticut operating company: "Brown Roofing Company, Inc." (Seymour, CT) uses the website brownroofing.org and identifies its owner as Edward Griffin; the site describes the business as family-owned and operating since 1972, and its Q&A states it was founded in 1972 by Gary Brown (with ownership transitioned to Edward “Eddie” Griffin in 2012).
- Connecticut corroboration: BBB profile for Brown Roofing Company, Inc. (Seymour, CT) lists business started 1972, incorporated 10/16/1979, and management as Edward Griffin (President).
- Oregon operating company using the Brown Roofing name: FMCSA SAFER carrier snapshot shows legal name "NELSON ROOFING ENTERPRISES INC" with DBA name "BROWN ROOFING COMPANY" at 3202 W 2nd St, The Dalles, OR 97058, matching the Oregon Brown Roofing Company website’s address/phone.
- Oregon corroboration: the Oregon Brown Roofing Company website (brownroofing.com) lists The Dalles, OR address (3202 W 2nd St) and phone (541-296-6593), aligning with the FMCSA record for the DBA.
- Registry escalation limitation: Official Secretary-of-State business registries for Connecticut/Oregon/AZ are primarily accessed via interactive search tools; within this pass we could not retrieve a citable, entity-detail registry record page (showing officers/agents/jurisdiction) for a single definitive target because the company name remains ambiguous without a specific website, city/state, or legal name from the requester.
- Next step to complete the PE-ownership determination with high confidence: confirm which entity you mean by providing (1) website URL, or (2) city/state, or (3) legal name (Inc/LLC) so registry pulls can be completed for that exact entity and then corroborated against transaction/portfolio/SEC sources.
- The query "Brown Roofing" resolves to multiple unrelated operating companies in different states with different websites (e.g., Brown Roofing Company in The Dalles, Oregon; and Brown Roofing Company, Inc. in Seymour, Connecticut). ([brownroofing.com](https://www.brownroofing.com/?utm_source=openai))
- Because the company is ambiguous, any ownership/founding details would risk being attributed to the wrong entity. Please provide at least one of: city/state, website, or the company’s legal name (e.g., Inc./LLC) so I can complete PE-ownership and founding research accurately.
Sources
- Roof Repair & Replacement Company in Connecticut | Brown Roofing Company, Inc.
Brown Roofing Company, Inc. - Identifies the Connecticut company, its location (Seymour, CT), and references being family-owned/operating since 1972 and naming the owner (Edward Griffin).
- About Brown Roofing Company, Inc.
Brown Roofing Company, Inc. - Connecticut company self-description (family-owned/operated; operating since 1972).
- Brown Roofing Company, Inc. Q&A
Brown Roofing Company, Inc. - States the Connecticut company was founded in 1972 by Gary Brown and that ownership passed to Edward “Eddie” Griffin in 2012; also states it remains family-owned as of 2025.
- Brown Roofing Company, Inc. | BBB Business Profile
Better Business Bureau - Lists management (Edward Griffin, President) and dates (business started 1972; incorporated 10/16/1979) for the Connecticut entity.
- Roofing Contractor | The Dalles, OR | Brown Roofing Company
Brown Roofing Company (Oregon) - Shows an Oregon-based “Brown Roofing Company” in The Dalles, OR with address/phone that match the FMCSA DBA record.
- FMCSA SAFER Carrier Snapshot (USDOT 738363) — NELSON ROOFING ENTERPRISES INC DBA BROWN ROOFING COMPANY
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Provides a government record linking the Brown Roofing Company DBA (The Dalles, OR) to the legal name Nelson Roofing Enterprises Inc.
- Oregon Secretary of State : Search Active Business Registration Records
Oregon Secretary of State - Official Oregon SOS search entry point (used for registry escalation; interactive tool).
- Business Records Search (how to use) — Connecticut
Business.CT.gov (Connecticut Secretary of the State) - Official Connecticut SOS search entry point documentation (used for registry escalation; interactive tool).
- https://crcainc.org/contractor-members/
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.brown_roofing_company_inc.053f23786e500651c53161910bcd1c4b.html
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/brown-roofing-company-inc
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
- https://www.city-data.com/business-entities/Phoenix-AZ-B16.html
Web search - Consulted by the research agent
Ownership FAQ
Is Unresolved: multiple unrelated operating companies use the name "Brown Roofing" (at minimum Oregon and Connecticut entities) owned by private equity?
Unresolved: multiple unrelated operating companies use the name "Brown Roofing" (at minimum Oregon and Connecticut entities)'s private-equity ownership status is unclear based on the available sources.
Who owns Unresolved: multiple unrelated operating companies use the name "Brown Roofing" (at minimum Oregon and Connecticut entities)?
Unknown (brand name is shared by multiple distinct legal entities; ownership cannot be attributed to a single operating company without a location/website/legal name)
When was Unresolved: multiple unrelated operating companies use the name "Brown Roofing" (at minimum Oregon and Connecticut entities) last checked?
This page was last checked on Sep 22, 2026.