The Preferred Group

Founded in 1972 by Billy McDowell and Waldo Ariail, McDowell & Ariail Drywall has evolved into the Preferred Group of companies. The operation of the company is now handled by co-owners Craig Ariail (Waldo’s son) and Jake Fulmer Jr. With a great deal of experience in both residential and commercial construction, the two joined forces over 20 years ago to bring the organization into its current state. The Preferred Group is now a group of companies consisting of Preferred Roofing, Preferred Builders, Preferred Drywall by McDowell & Ariail, and Preferred Gutters.