Brad Strawbridge joins Forbes Business Council

By AI, Created 2:20 PM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Brad Strawbridge, founder and CEO of Capital City Roofing and co-founder and CEO of BuilderLync, has been accepted into the invitation-only Forbes Business Council. The move gives him access to Forbes networking, publishing and member resources as he expands roofing and contractor-tech businesses across the Southeast.

Why it matters: - Strawbridge’s acceptance gives a contractor-industry founder access to a network built for high-growth business leaders. - The membership can amplify his visibility as Capital City Roofing expands and BuilderLync raises capital. - Strawbridge has said he wants to bring an operator’s perspective on how AI and automation work inside service businesses.

What happened: - Brad Strawbridge was accepted into the Forbes Business Council on May 20, 2026. - Strawbridge is founder and CEO of Capital City Roofing and co-founder and CEO of BuilderLync. - Forbes Business Council is an invitation-only community for successful business owners and leaders. - A review committee selected Strawbridge based on the depth and diversity of his experience.

The details: - Council members can connect with other leaders in a private forum. - Strawbridge can publish original articles and contribute to Expert Panels on Forbes.com. - Membership includes branded marketing collateral, support from the Forbes Councils concierge team and complimentary access to EXEC, a hotel, travel, lifestyle and business benefits program. - Strawbridge said he plans to focus on “architecture-first AI” and believes many AI deployments in service businesses fail because the operational foundation is weak. - Capital City Roofing was founded in 2024 by Strawbridge and his wife, Tiffany Strawbridge. - Capital City Roofing operates residential, commercial and multi-family divisions across Greater Atlanta and Nashville. - The company is expanding into Charleston, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas through the Capital City Roofing Licensing Platform. - Capital City Roofing holds GAF Master Elite certification, GAF Commercial Certification and CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier status. - The company is a member of the Roofing Technology Think Tank, the National Roofing Contractors Association and a Guarantor Member of The Roofing Alliance. - BuilderLync is an AI-driven CRM, marketing and project management platform built for contractors. - BuilderLync is raising a $2 million seed round to expand in the $80 billion contractor technology market. - Strawbridge spent more than a decade in executive leadership before launching his own ventures, including senior roles at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. overseeing large-scale in-home services operations. - Strawbridge also founded Feeding the Future Project Inc., a nonprofit that directs at least 1% of Capital City Roofing revenue to school partnerships and student lunch programs across metro Atlanta. - More information is available in the company’s announcement.

Between the lines: - The acceptance signals outside recognition for a founder whose businesses sit at the intersection of trades, software and growth-stage operations. - The Forbes membership may help Strawbridge build credibility with customers, partners and investors as BuilderLync pursues seed funding. - Strawbridge’s emphasis on operational readiness suggests a broader pitch for AI adoption in contractor businesses: technology alone is not enough.

What’s next: - Strawbridge is expected to participate in Forbes Council networking, publishing and panel opportunities. - Capital City Roofing’s geographic expansion will continue through the licensing platform. - BuilderLync’s seed-round raise will determine how quickly the company can scale in the contractor-tech market. - Strawbridge is likely to use the council platform to share lessons from the trades and contractor software markets.