Meet the Neighbors: Marcos Sierra
Marcos Sierra, co-owner of Sierra Group Roofing & Solar and Sierra Investment Group
When it comes to quality of life, having good neighbors ranks right up there with access to a high-caliber education and family-friendly amenities. Fortunately, Mississippi County is home to all of that and more! In our next Meet the Neighbors feature, we introduce you to Marcos Sierra, co-owner of Sierra Group Roofing & Solar and Sierra Investment Group. Originally from northeastern Mexico, he now calls Blytheville home and enjoys the beautiful Mississippi River views with his wife and three kids.
Read on to learn more about Marcos and why he loves calling Mississippi County home. Plus, check out this video on the amazing impact the Mississippi County community has on its neighbors.
Q: When did you start Sierra Group Roofing & Solar in Mississippi County? Tell us more about it and the services you provide.
A: I saw the age gap of the existing baby-boomer contractors and the local need for reputable roofing services in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, and I knew we could fill that gap. We officially launched in 2017 after part-time entrepreneurship for a few years. Through COVID-19, we seized the opportunity to invest in multi-family real estate to help with the housing crisis in the county. Thanks to the local steel mills, we were also able to launch a metal manufacturing business that roll-forms all metal roofing and siding products on-site, minimizing handling and staging errors and theft.
Q: Can you share more about your family?
A: I am married to my wonderful wife, Victoria Sierra. We have three boys, Preston, Karson and Tomas.
Q: What do you do for fun in Mississippi County?
A: We take our side-by-side to the backroads with our family and enjoy the Mississippi River views.
Q: Where do you like to eat in Mississippi County?
A: I’ll take the beef tip plate from Yank’s Famous Barbecue any day of the week.
Q: What are some of your favorite things about this area?
A: I love the resilience and can-do attitude of the people. It becomes contagious in a great way.
Q: Do you have any favorite local festivals or events?
A: The National Cold War Museum Party, the Blytheville and Osceola Chamber Banquets, and all the events in Wilson – Cotton Fest, Wilson Winter Wonderland and others – are always a hit.
Q: What’s something that might surprise people about Mississippi County?
A: People may be surprised by the true Southern hospitality of locals and their willingness to help.
Q: Anything else you want people to know about Mississippi County?
A: Mississippi County offers a unique blend of rural charm and opportunity for growth. Despite its challenges, the county's resilience and potential for positive change make it an area ripe for community-driven transformation and economic development.
