30 Apr 2024 501Der Women 2024: Georgeann Bolton

Courageous is an excellent word to describe Georgeann Bolton, a licensed insurance agent and founder of G.A. Bolt Roofing & Restoration, LLC. A few years back, while selling insurance, Bolton met a roofing contractor who encouraged her to combine her insurance experience with the roofing industry. That meeting resulted in her spending two and a half years as a project manager and learning every aspect of residential roofing. Then, she ventured out on her own to launch G.A. Bolt Roofing & Restoration, her third venture into a small business startup in 30 years.

Bolton owned an auto repair business for 27 years. She has advice for others when making business decisions. “Trust your instincts 100 percent of the time, don’t succumb to fear and be true to yourself. I wish I had learned this earlier,” she said. 

G.A. Bolt Roofing offers more than roofing services. The respected company also provides siding, gutters, interior painting and complete home restoration and remodeling. Among their roofing services, the company offers emergency tarping. In addition, the company will conduct roof inspections for hail or wind damage, assist homeowners in filing insurance claims, meet with the adjuster for assessments and more. The company serves Little Rock, Conway, Maumelle, Cabot, Benton and surrounding Central Arkansas locations.

Besides her commitment to her business and customers, Bolton values her friendships. “I have made friends with amazing people,” she said, adding that helping others is one of the most fulfilling parts of her career. She learned this early in life from a Wonder Woman who was her neighbor in Fort Smith.

“Ms. Moore was probably 80 when I was 10,” Bolton said. “She made sure I got on the church bus each week, and I gave my life to God at 11. She is my hero.”

Integrity is another word that describes Bolton based on the advice she offers young women today. “Do the right thing because it is the right thing to do,” she said. Integrity is one of many character traits she sees as essential in business. Bolton believes one must be driven, honest, confident, trustworthy, and willing to persevere in the long term to see success.

To contact Georgeann and G.A. Bolt Roofing & Restoration text 501.712.8979.