Chastidy Fricke

Chastidy is currently the Director of Claims at Elite Construction Services, though her entry into the roofing industry was not planned. After graduating from college, she found herself in roofing—something that makes sense given that she’s a roofer’s daughter. Although it wasn’t her original career path, she’s grateful for the opportunity and has developed a deep passion for the field. There were few women in the industry when she started, but today, she’s proud to be part of a movement where women are breaking barriers and stepping into leadership roles.
With 23 years of experience across two great companies, Chastidy has worn many hats, from loading crews with a forklift to managing warehouse materials, hiring staff, and launching the St. Louis Council for National Women in Roofing. She became the first female GM at her contractor company and later became Program Coordinator for a national Managed Repair Program.
Chastidy credits her success to mentors who encouraged her to step out of her comfort zone and make an impact with insurance companies, contractors, and homeowners. Above all, it’s the incredible team she works with that makes everything possible. And she’d like to thank her dad for introducing her to this amazing world of construction!