Justin Escajeda
Entrepreneur and owner of Escajeda Holdings who built a Pittsburgh-based trades holding company through organic growth and acquisitions, operating multiple roofing, masonry, and related businesses with hundreds of employees.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 35min
Bricklayer to Blue-Collar Empire
Justin Escajeda, entrepreneur and owner of Escajeda Holdings who scaled a Pittsburgh trades holding company from masonry roots. He recounts moving from stone mason to serial acquirer, buying complementary roofing and remodeling shops. He explains keeping legacy brands, hiring leaders for grit over credentials, preventing fraud with tight controls, and the personal cost of running many companies.
