Heidi J. Ellsworth
Awards, Training and More at the 2023 Metal Roofing Summit
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. As the Metal Roofing Summit approaches, RoofersCoffeeShop wanted to share some different events and opportunities associated with the summit. The Metal Roofing Summit originated out of the need for a place where professionals could meet and share valuable knowledge and insights on topics such as marketing, ...
Young Contractors Finding the Right Manufacturer Part 1
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Understand how the next generation of contractors is impacting the roofing industry and what they’re doing differently. The next generation of roofing contractors is making a big impact on the roofing industry, and they are doing things a little differently. A great example of this ...
The Job of Protecting Homes After the Storm
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Devasting storms continue to rampage across the U.S. including tornados and hail in the Midwest and extreme snow and rain in the west. According to a March 30, 2023 USA TODAY article, even before Friday's outbreak, there had been more than 300 tornadoes so far, and ...
Get Involved. Give Back. Get Started.
Industry professionals share how they have become involved in their communities, utilized technology and what recruiting efforts have worked in a live panel at IRE 2023. Final day of IRE 2023 and we’re kicking off our day, right before the show starts, with a session presented by the Roofing Technology Think ...
Day Two: Student Competition, Interviews and More!
Day two proved to be just as amazing as day one at IRE 2023! Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after day two of the International Roofing Expo 2023. Karen Edwards: Hey, this is Karen and we just wrapped up day two ...
Day One Recap of IRE 2023
The Coffee Shop crew goes over the events and happenings of the first day of the IRE Expo 2023. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after day one of the International Roofing Expo 2023. Karen Edwards: Hello, this is Karen and we're ...
RT3, ROOFPAC and Roofing Alliance, Oh My!
The Coffee Shop crew recaps the RT3 meetup and Roofing Alliance and NRCA ROOFPAC events at IRE 2023. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after their RT3 meetup, ROOFPAC and Roofing Alliance events. Karen Edwards: Hi everyone, this is Karen Edwards and ...
Shout Your Company Brand From the Rooftop
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Did you know that there are many opportunities to market your company from the rooftop? As a steep-slope roofing contractor, you have the opportunity to work with underlayment manufacturers and have your logo custom printed on your underlayment of choice. However, when it comes ...
MetalCoffeeShop™ for All
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, MCS President. Be part of the amazing online metal construction community. In 2022, RoofersCoffeeShop® was incredibly proud to launch MetalCoffeeShop (MCS) in conjunction with Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings. MetalCoffeeShop offers a one-of-a-kind educational, informational and community experience for metal contractors and the metal industry. As the site ...
Recruiting Women Strengthens the Roofing Industry
By Evelyn Witterholt. In an article for Commercial Construction & Renovation, Heidi J. Ellsworth discusses the critical role women have played in the roofing industry for centuries. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) President, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has not only made strides in the roofing industry, but also in her work with National ...
