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Hear from the Next Generation of Roofing
Roofing is more than a trade — it’s a craft, a career and a community that thrives on innovation and people. As the industry faces a wave of retirements, labor shortages and evolving technologies, the next generation of roofing professionals is stepping forward to shape the future. In this Coffee ...
JR Babineau - Get Code Compliant and Climate Ready
In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Megan Ellsworth sits down with JR Babineau to discuss how energy codes are becoming more demanding. As building performance standards continue to evolve, one practice is leading the charge: Continuous Insulation (CI). Find out what CI really is, why it’s more than just code-compliant ...
Women Transforming Roofing
In this Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Johns Manville, Heidi J. Ellsworth brings together leading women in roofing to visit about the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) association. Since 2014, NWIR has changed the face of the roofing industry by empowering women through networking, education and mentoring while also focusing on ...
Honoring Hispanic Heritage in Roofing
Join us for a special Coffee Conversations®, sponsored by Johns Manville, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. We’ll be exploring the rich contributions of Hispanic and Latino professionals to the roofing industry. Our panel of industry experts will discuss the importance of diversity, share personal stories and reflect on how ...
Erica Reed
In this episode of Stories from the Roof, Megan Ellsworth visits with Erica Reed, vice president of construction operations of 123 Exteriors, to talk about her journey in roofing. As an experienced leader with a demonstrated history in the construction industry, skilled in negotiation, sales and conflict resolution, Erica became ...
How to Connect With Vocational Schools
In this RLW, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Sherri Miles of Miles Roofing, Rick Damato of Damato Enterprises, Tim Stephens of Architectural Sheet Metal and John Esbenshade of National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to talk about workforce development and their recent participation in the national SkillsUSA competition. Now in ...
Jim Bush
Stories from the Roof host, Megan Ellsworth, sits down with Jim Bush of Weather Shield Roofing Systems to chat about their experience and longevity in the industry. Could it be due to their company core values? Their commitment to their employees, their customers and the environment? It is rare to ...
Kelly Van Winkle
In this episode of Stories from the Roof, Kelly Van Winkle, president/CEO of King of Texas Roofing Company, sits down with our host, Megan Ellsworth to talk about her journey in the roofing industry. As the third generation of her family to join the world of commercial construction, Kelly knows ...
Honoring Black History Month in Roofing
Join us for a special edition of Coffee Conversations as we celebrate Black History Month within the roofing industry. In this episode, sponsored by Johns Manville, we'll delve into the rich history, achievements and contributions of Black professionals in roofing and discuss the challenges and opportunities for diversity and inclusion ...
SkillsUSA: How to Compete
In this episode of Coffee Conversations, sponsored by Johns Manville, host Heidi J. Ellsworth dives into the world of roofing industry competitions through the lens of SkillsUSA. Discover the essential skills, strategies and insider tips from seasoned professionals on how and why to get involved with competitions like SkillsUSA. Whether ...
