Diane Hendricks: The Billionaire Who Built a Roofing Empire

Diane Hendricks is a name that towers over the roofing industry. As the co-founder, chair, and sole owner of ABC Supply, she’s built the largest roofing supplier in North America—and the foundation of a $20.9 billion fortune.

But Hendricks’ story didn’t start in a boardroom. It began on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, where she learned hard work early and refused to settle for small-town limits. From working as a waitress to becoming a self-made billionaire, her rise is one of the most fascinating stories in construction and business.

In our latest video, Dmitry Lipinskiy breaks down how Diane and her late husband Ken turned ABC Supply into a national powerhouse—and how Hendricks went on to become one of America’s richest self-made women.

The episode also dives into the controversies around consolidation, as ABC, Beacon, and Home Depot now dominate the roofing supply market. Is that growth good for contractors—or bad for competition?