FRSA Elects New President

Tampa Roofing Contractor Assumes Position of President at Annual Banquet

Winter Park, Fl. - Keith Swope, CPRC of Tampa Roofing Company, Inc. in Tampa was installed as President of the Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (FRSA) during the organization's 86th Annual Convention held at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, FL.

Also taking office were President Elect - Dave Cumming (Camp Rigby Roofing and Sheet Metal, Cape Coral), Vice President - Alvin J. Singleton (Alvin J. Singleton, Inc., Sarasota), Secretary/Treasurer - Robert Mahoney (B&Z Custom Sheet Metal, Inc., Orlando ) and Immediate Past President - Billy Cone (Rooftech Roofing and Sheet Metal, Ft. Lauderdale).

The Bob Campanella Award, FRSA's highest recognition for exceptional service to both the association and the industry, was awarded to Jim Cheshire of Dimensional Roof Systems in Winter Park.

In addition, FRSA recognized these individuals with the following awards: President's Award - Ralph Davis (Streamline Roofing and Construction, Tallahassee), Charlie Raymond Membership Award - father and son, Morris Swope and Keith Swope, CPRC (Tampa Roofing Company, Inc., Tampa), Bieler Family "Enthusiasm Gets It Done Award" - Burt Logan, Jr. (E.H. Engelmeier Roofing and Sheet Metal Co., Inc., Orlando) and the Earl Blank "Heart" Award - Mark Zehnal (Miami/Dade County Building Commission, Miami). During the convention, a total of $18,000 in scholarships were awarded to ten students.

A little over 3,000 people attended the FRSA Southeast Roofing and Sheet Metal Spectacular held in conjunction with the convention at the Orange County Convention Center. For further information on the association and its community activities and industry programs, visit their website: http://www.floridaroof.com/.