Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA)
FEI Group 2026 National Conference Menu
Date: October 21-23, 2026 JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa | Phoenix, Arizona We’re headed to the AAA Four Diamond JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ, for the 27th annual FEI Group National Conference. You can expect to find over 300 acres of unparalleled ...
Different trades, same challenges
By Emma Peterson. FEI's National Conference brings contractors from multiple industries together to create stronger solutions for everyone. In the third week of October, the FEI Group will be hosting their annual National Conference! This year the three-day event (October 21-23, 2026) will bring independent contractors from across the United States together ...
FEI Group 2026 National Conference Menu
Date: October 21-23, 2026 JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa | Phoenix, Arizona We’re headed to the AAA Four Diamond JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ, for the 27th annual FEI Group National Conference. You can expect to find over 300 acres of unparalleled ...
Dust off your cowboy hat, lace up your boots and head to Arizona this October
By Emma Peterson. The FEI Group is headed to Arizona for their 2026 National Conference! From October 21 to 23, 2026, the FEI Group will be hosting their 27th annual National Conference at the JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. Members can expect the usual ...
Helping independent contractors thrive on their own terms
By Emma Peterson. How FEI Group’s member-driven approach supports contractors in roofing, flooring, traffic safety and beyond. In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Graham Howerton about his company – the FEI Group. Today, the FEI Group is known as “the strongest member-driven organization ...
The August 2026 R-Club Rundown is here!
Check out the latest episode of our R-Club Rundown series to learn the latest updates and perks of being in the R-Club! The latest episode of R-Club Rundown, sponsored by Exterior Contractor Alliance, is here! Join Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth and R-Club Coordinator Alex Tolle for the August 2026 episode of ...
FEI Group announces 2026 national conference location and speaker lineup
As always, FEI Group’s valued supply partners will play a central role in the conference experience. FEI Group is proud to announce that its 2026 National Conference will take place at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, October 21-23. Bringing together members, supply partners, and industry leaders from across the country, ...
The future of the ECA
By Emma Peterson. How women are paving a path forward for exterior contractors. This year, the Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA) had a milestone moment when Lee Lipniskis, owner of Levello Construction, and Jewels DeCorsey, general manager at All Craft Exteriors, became the first women inducted to the ECA board! To ...
ECA women’s retreat brings female leaders together for a transformational experience in Folly Beach
Throughout the retreat, attendees built lasting relationships, shared experiences and leaned into conversations that extended beyond business, creating a foundation of trust and support. The Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA) women’s group, fondly known as “The BARBs,” gathered in Folly Beach, South Carolina, for a powerful multi-day retreat focused on connection, growth ...
Inside the Exterior Contractor Alliance
By Emma Peterson. How collaboration, mentorship and shared expertise strengthen individual careers and the industry on a whole. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Keely Roberts, Lee Lipniskis and Jewels DeCorsey stopped by to chat with Megan Ellsworth about the Exterior Contractor Alliance (ECA). Lee and Jewels ...
