Colorado Roofing Association (CRA)
Patrick John Gonzales (1964-2020)
Longtime Colorado Roofing Association member, Patrick Gonzales, passes away at age 56. It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to his family, friends and former associates and co-workers. Pat Gonzales (56) ...
September 2020 Letter from Colorado Roofing Association President
CRA president warns about hail chasers and provides information about upcoming events. Greetings to all - First, I want to thank our past President, Ray Phillips for putting together last month’s newsletter for me. This last year we lost some Board members and I volunteered to do an extra third year as ...
Creativity Shines in This Contractor’s Designs
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Unique metal roofing tiles create beautiful works of art on more than just the roof. Professional roofing contractors know that a beautiful roof job can be a work of art, or even a masterpiece. At RoofersCoffeeShop®, we see photos of thousands of art-worthy roofing work, but ...
Roofing Industry Supports Tax Credits in Response to Economic Impact of COVID-19
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. NRCA is supporting a proposal from Standard Industries for tax incentives to stimulate demand for construction. Standard Industries, the parent company of GAF, is proposing that the federal government consider a 30 percent federal tax credit for the cost of improvements to residential and commercial buildings. ...
In Memoriam: Robert Porter
Robert Porter (71) passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his residence in Broomfield, CO. He was born Jan. 24, 1949, in Greeley, the son of Everitt and Margaret (Bogan) Porter. Robert graduated from Greeley Central High School, Class of 1967. Following graduation he attended the University of Northern Colorado earning ...
May 2020 Letter from Colorado Roofing Association President
By Jeff Johnston, CRA President. CRA president shares about difficulties faced due to COVID-19 and ideas on how to strengthen membership requirements. I am writing this today with a positive and optimistic attitude that our state, cities and counties will start to open slowly, but consistently through this month. We all need ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces Launch of Who We Are Videos
Videos will provide a quick look into how RCS Partners are helping contractors. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, announces the addition of Who We Are Videos (WWAV) to RoofersCoffeeShop (RCS) Partners’ directories. WWAV’s deliver fun, up-close video introductions of RCS Partners. Manufacturers, ...
In Memorium: Dan Zahtila
Dan Zahtila (60) passed away peacefully on May 11 after a graceful, life ending battle with cancer. He was the Colorado Roofing Association Lifetime Achievement honoree in 2020 and served as CRA’s President from 2012-2013. Dan joined the CRA Board in 2008; first as a director and then ...
Letter from Colorado Roofing Association President
Updates on CRA events in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Well it’s March and up here in the mountains the weather has been great and the skiing is still really good. But wait there is no one up here! The streets in Winter Park are empty and the ski areas are ...
Workplace Guidance for COVID-19
Editor's Note: This is an announcement sent from Colorado Roofing Association Updated 4/3/2020 Letter to Members RE: Roofing Construction & Essential Service CRA Members, As you may be aware, a stay-at-home order has been issued by Governor Polis along with most counties and municipalities across Colorado. However, most of these jurisdictions have listed construction as ...
