Henry Bretz

Henry Bretz is an American entrepreneur, real estate investor, and the Vice President of Excel Roofing, one of the highest-volume and longest-standing roofing companies in Colorado and Wyoming. He is known for leading major operational, technological, and growth initiatives within the company.

Early Life and Background

Henry Bretz was born in Denver, Colorado, United States. He represents the second generation of leadership at Excel Roofing, a company founded in 1993 by his father, J. Bretz.

Career

Excel Roofing

Henry serves as the Vice President of Excel Roofing, overseeing multi-branch operations, company-wide performance systems, and strategic growth initiatives. His responsibilities include:

Implementing AI-based estimating and project-management systems
Developing and enforcing operational accountability frameworks
Expanding branch productivity and strengthening management structure
Leading modernization across sales, production, and customer service

He is credited with driving the company’s adoption of advanced technologies and boosting organizational efficiency, helping maintain Excel Roofing’s status as one of the top-performing contractors in the region.

Real Estate Investment

Henry is also an active real estate investor with holdings across several markets. His portfolio includes residential and value-add properties.

Awards and Industry Recognition

Owens Corning Growth Award (2025) – Henry played a key role in Excel Roofing earning this award for producing one of the highest year-over-year revenue increases among contractors nationwide.
Owens Corning Pinnacle Safety Award (2024) – Henry played a key role in Excel Roofing earning this award, credited as the primary driver behind the company’s safety standards and contractor excellence.

Certifications

Henry holds multiple roofing and safety certifications, including:

Colorado Roofing Association Certifications

Metal Roofing
Flat Roofing
Asphalt Roofing

Additional Certifications

OSHA Safety Certifications
Various manufacturer and industry technical certifications

Identity and Reputation

Henry is regarded as a high-performance leader known for operational discipline, strategic precision, and results-driven leadership. His work reflects the modernization and continued expansion of Excel Roofing, positioning the company for long-term scalable growth.