Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA)
Two wins, one incredible team
By Emma Peterson. Raincoat Roofing’s Sarah Sutton-Shouse reflects on the team’s double win at IRE 2025. At last year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), Raincoat Roofing made history when two of their team members took home some of the biggest awards of the show – MVP Best of the Best ...
National Women in Roofing’s Rising Star of 2025
By Jenny Yu. After diving into the roofing world six years ago, Sarah Sutton-Shouse works with a team of incredible women to elevate the industry every day. When Sarah Sutton-Shouse won a National Women in Roofing (NWIR) award at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025, she was stunned. She ...
Raincoat Roofing’s Sarah Sutton-Shouse honored with NWIR Rising Star Award
Sarah Sutton-Shouse of Raincoat Roofing wins the NWIR Rising Star Award for her leadership, advocacy and commitment to empowering women in roofing. Raincoat Roofing proudly announces that Sarah Sutton-Shouse, service manager, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Rising Star Award. This award recognizes ...
Elevate your roof restoration game
By Dani Sheehan. Deliver unmatched quality in every commercial roof restoration by partnering with a manufacturer known for exceptional technical expertise and innovation. According to Everest Systems, every successful roof restoration hinges on three critical factors: the right products, the right specifications and the right contractor. Everest Systems has built its reputation ...
NRCA encourages roofing professionals to complete latest Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing
By asking a handful of business questions and measuring responses across several demographics, the survey helps give an indication of the reroofing market’s strength and trajectory. The National Roofing Contractors Association encourages roofing professionals to join industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada in taking ...
Understanding and supporting all types of wellness in the industry
By Emma Peterson. From physical wellbeing to mental health and everything in between, wellbeing is key to building a successful company and legacy. When the The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association’s (CRCA) Health and Safety Committee met in 2023, they realized that their focus on wellbeing needed to go beyond just ...
Building a better future: A commitment to philanthropy in the roofing industry
By Dani Sheehan. After another season of giving, Trent Cotney shared insights on the significance of industry associations and his vision for future advancements. Over the last several years, RCS Influencer and partner at Adams and Reese, Trent Cotney, has made it his mission to give back to the roofing ...
Connect, learn, explore: Meet your reflective coatings supplier at these upcoming events!
By Dani Sheehan. Tradeshow events offer the perfect opportunity to build new relationships and add skills, products or services to your business. Learn more about reflective coatings and roofing repairs at one of KARNAK’s booths. KARNAK, a trusted name in the industry since its founding in 1932, is your one-stop ...
Meet me in Chicago! A cutting-edge tradeshow you won’t want to miss
By Dani Sheehan. Join industry experts in a three-day event of cutting-edge programming, innovative products and engaging networking to kick off your new year. January 17 – 19, 2024 marks the 40th Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) Trade Show and Seminars in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois. Join incoming CRCA President ...
Double the cheer when you donate this holiday season!
By Dani Sheehan. Trent Cotney will help you give back to the roofing industry by matching your donations to this incredible foundation. There are a number of organizations throughout the roofing industry that make it their mission to support philanthropic and humanitarian causes as well as invest in the future ...
