Whirlwind Roofing Team
Dave Laizure
Owner, Sales Manager, Dad
Dave is dedicated to making sure our customers’ expectations are not only met, but exceeded. And that they are given the best possible workmanship: from buying the best materials to hiring professional craftsman who care about a job well done.
Dave Laizure is the co-owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction in Bixby, Oklahoma.
The company specializes in residential roofing and construction, storm restoration, and custom copper accents.
He has received the exclusive FORTIFIED Wise™ Roofer certification by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), is a member of ORCA, the Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association, and National Women in Roofing (NWiR).
He enjoys mentoring high school students to consider the trades as a profession through the Build My Future construction career events in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK each year.
Dave started in the roofing industry at the age of 7 sweeping floors in his grandfather’s lumber yard and later roofing houses when he was 14 for his father’s construction company in Kansas. Now, he takes pride working with his wife, Debra, daughter, Brooke Laizure, and son, Adam Laizure, in their business.
He says, “Having a family roofing business allows us to provide a personal touch and keep our customers’ satisfaction sky high. I’m so proud of my kids and love coming to work with them every day.”
Brooke Laizure
Owner, Insurance Liaison, Daughter
Brooke’s goal is to ensure our customers’ experience is of the highest priority. She tries to make the process as easy as possible, from first contact to the finishing details.
Brooke Laizure is the co-owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction in Bixby, Oklahoma and 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year.
She is a Founding Member of National Women in Roofing and has served locally as chairperson, vice-chairperson, and community chairperson of the NWiR Oklahoma Chapter. She has maintained the Mastery Certification level of Xactimate Version 28 insurance replacement software since 2018 and has been featured in several prominent industry publications including Roofing Contractor magazine.
Brooke is passionate about education within her own company and the roofing industry, including mentoring high school students to consider the trades as a profession through Build My Future construction career events in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, OK.
She says, “I love watching kids that have never held a hammer learn how to shingle a roof. I enjoy talking to them about all the amazing career opportunities open to them, including being an entrepreneur.”
Brooke is a 2022 board member for ORCA, the Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association. It is a non-profit organization created to promote, train, and educate members and consumers on best practices for the roofing industry in Oklahoma.
Debra Laizure
Marketing Manager, Wife, Mom
Debra is our creative person behind the scenes. As our marketing manager, she carefully curates everything from our social media posts to website content, and more. Her attention to detail can be found in every job.
Debra Laizure is Whirlwind Roofing’s marketing manager. You won’t see her on a roof, but she is always in the office taking care of our customers.
She is a published author, editorial writer, and an experienced advertising, marketing, and public relations consultant. She has owned Laizure Marketing & Public Relations for more than 20 years.
She is a member of National Women in Roofing and is active in the NWiR Oklahoma Chapter helping to connect and educate other women in the construction industry.
Since 2004, she has served on the Board of Directors of Angel Flight, a volunteer organization of pilots and friends arranging free air transportation to medical treatment to those in need.
But mostly, she loves supporting her family’s local roofing business.
She says, “I am so incredibly fortunate to be able to work alongside my husband, daughter, and son everyday. There’s truly nothing better.”
When Debra isn’t creating marketing campaigns, she enjoys traveling, going to farmers markets, gardening, and playing with her yellow lab, Hank.
Adam Laizure
Project Manager, Drone Pilot, Son
Adam is our guy in the sky. Whether it’s inspecting a roof, repairing damaged or missing shingles, meeting with an insurance adjuster, or filming a drone video, your best interests are always at the front and center of everything he does.
Adam Laizure is Whirlwind Roofing’s project manager and certified FAA Part 107 commercial drone pilot. He offers drone inspections of residential properties as well as commercial properties, utilities, and land.
Adam spent 3 1/2 years with the Community Wildfire Safety Program in California inspecting transmission power lines.
As the remote pilot in command (RPIC), Adam Laizure is responsible for safe flight operations in the field and performs preflight, in flight, and post-flight checks and procedures. He documents environmental conditions and known hazards, is experienced in photography and videography, and has strong teamwork and communication skills.
When he isn’t flying a drone mission, he enjoys traveling with his wife Dasha and playing with their dogs, Kona and Ruger.