Paul IHR
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Veteran • U.S. Marine Corps Reserve
Our Team • Paul Spies

Paul Spies

Co-Founder, Director of Growth

Branch

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

Served

2007–2013

Deployment

Afghanistan, 2010 · Helmand Province, including Marjah

Role

Combat Engineer · Platoon Sergeant, leading about 30 Marines

Final rank

Sergeant

Paul's Service History

Paul Spies served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 2007 to 2013 while attending the University of Oregon, where he planned to pursue a commission through Officer Candidate School after graduation.

In 2010, those plans changed when his unit was activated for deployment to Afghanistan during the historic troop surge. Serving as a Combat Engineer in Helmand Province, including Marjah, Paul operated in one of the most heavily contested regions of the war.

During his military career, Paul earned a meritorious promotion and served as a Platoon Sergeant, leading approximately 30 Marines. He completed his service with the rank of Sergeant.

Today, Paul brings the leadership, discipline, and commitment to service developed in the Marine Corps to Ironhead Roofing. Beyond building a successful veteran-owned business, Paul is a passionate advocate for veterans and a dedicated supporter of causes that strengthen the communities Ironhead Roofing serves. He believes that service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off—it continues through leadership, giving back, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

"Service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off."

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