Steve Leslie

Steve has been involved in the roofing industry as a contractor for thirty years. Steve began his roofing career by working with his father, Ralph Leslie, and learned how to become a successful roofing contractor and businessman during his years with Eau Claire Roofing, Inc.. Operating as president, Steve owned Eau Claire Roofing, Inc. in Eau Claire, Wisconsin from 2000-2007. Through hard work and determination the business grew. Steve increased his sales dramatically when he began concentrating on commercial work and especially through his collaborative efforts using exceptional roofing products manufactured by Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.. Known as “The World’s Best Roof” each Duro-Last roofing application is individually engineered and structured to address and satisfy the needs of any design situation.

In December of 2006 Steve returned to Hood River, Oregon where he previously resided for nineteen years. In March of 2007 Steve married Peg and together they launched Competitive Commercial Roofing, Inc. later that same year. Within six months of operation, CCR earned a Duro-Last Century Club award and generated over $500,000.00 in contracts. Steve’s enthusiasm for Duro-Last’s superior roofing system helped CCR get off to a running start; securing a second successful business venture for Steve. CCR installs the best roofing products available with the best roof guarantee in the business: No Dollar Limit Warranty(link). In 2008 Steve’s experienced professional roofing crew earned Competitive Commercial Roofing, Inc. Duro-Last’s prestigious Master Contractor Quality Award

As an established contractor, Steve brings a wealth of product knowledge and roofing expertise to the table. This is especially important when the success of the solar installation rests literally on the strength, durability, and reflectivity of the roofing membrane underneath.

In 2009 Steve and his friend of eighteen years, Fritz Reuter, a general contractor from Hood River, decided to join forces. Steve’s desire to have clean air to breathe and divert global warming was a perfect fit with Fritz’s conservation philosophy of changing the world one house at a time. Sharing a mutual goal, Steve and Fritz decided to combine their expertise and take this opportunity to a higher level by installing commercial roofs with clean energy solar systems. Incorporating commercial roof strategies with advantageous solar applications provides customers with one stop shopping. In addition, Competitive Solar furnishes an unprecedented warranty.

Fritz Reuter

Fritz Reuter has spent the last twenty years designing and building energy efficient residential homes.  In 2006 Fritz started building Solar Village, an eight home development which brought grid tied solar PV to Hood River, Oregon.  Sixty-five percent of each home’s energy use is provided by the sun. 

As an Energy Trust Trade ally, Energy Star Builder, Oregon Tax Credit Certified Technician, and a High Performance Home Builder, Fritz’s experience in designing and installing residential as well as commercial solar PV is a great asset to Competitive Solar. 

Fritz Reuter is dedicated to helping home owners and businesses achieve energy independence by eliminating America’s dependence on foreign oil.

Chase Drum

Chase has always had an interest in science, which was ignited by his entrance into Engineering at Hood River Valley High School where Chase built and raced electric cars. Chase was senior class president, a member of the speech and debate team, participated in theatre, and an active member in the Chamber of Commerce Leaders for Tomorrow program.

Chase is currently a sophomore at the University of Oregon, majoring in Physics. He is currently employed by Competitive Solar, a progressive Hood River company which installs and maintains commercial applications of solar panels. Chase was instrumental in obtaining Competitive Solar’s endorsement by the Energy Trust of Oregon.

In addition to his commitment to energy conservation, increasing our independence from foreign oil products, and community involvement, Chase enjoys swimming, skiing, photography, and traveling.

Jordan Schmidt

Jordan is a recent addition to the team.  He graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Construction Engineering Managment.  While in school he participated in an internship as a mechanical engineer designing fitness equipment for a firm in Woodinville, WA.  After he graduated he worked as a project engineer with heavy civil firm based out of Bozeman, MT.

He is excited to be switching gears into the renewable energy side of construction. Not only does he see renewable energies as a growing trend, but also a necessary adjustment that we need to incorporate into our day to day lives.

When Jordan is not working he enjoys fishing, hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing and traveling.