Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO
Pizza Hut Red Roofs Brought in the Dough for This Architect
By Karen L. Edwards, COO. Pizza Hut founders couldn’t afford the architect’s fee, so they made a special deal that resulted in him rolling in the dough. Pizza Hut restaurants didn’t always have their iconic red roofs. The company was founded in 1958 by two brothers in Wichita, Kansas ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Speaks at Clemson University
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karen L. Edwards recently gave an informative lecture about sales and marketing in the roofing industry at Clemson University. RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) President, Heidi J. Ellsworth and COO, Karen Edwards, recently gave a two-part lecture to a construction science and management class ...
Dodge Construction Index Hits 14-year High
By Karen L. Edwards, COO. Slight gain in June puts the Momentum Index at its highest in 14 years. The Momentum Index is published by Dodge Construction Network and measures the number of non-residential building projects being planned. In June 2022, the index reported commercial planning was up 4.1% with ...
Empowering Women to Lead
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO. This company walks the talk when it comes to supporting the growth of women. Roofing has long been a male-dominated industry, with women making up less than one percent of the workforce. There are some forward-thinking companies in the industry who recognize ...
Meet Dennis Humphrey, Winner of a Case of Geocel Phantom™ Metal Roof Sealant
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO. The sealant was the perfect prize for this long-time fan of Geocel. We love giveaways atthe Coffee Shop and we try to always feature our winners. When Diane Burbridge from Capitol Roofing in Cheyenne, Wyoming entered the giveaway and was selected as a ...
Automating Building Codes
By Karen Edwards, RCS COO. Improving accuracy, protecting profits and eliminating friction between contractors and adjusters. OneClick Code’s story is one we hear often in the roofing industry — a contractor became frustrated with a poor-performing product, or in this case, a broken system, so they took the matter ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank Announces New Board Members and Officers
The board supports the RT3 mission and leads the organization in its efforts to educate and advance technology in the roofing industry. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced Jeremy Dickmann, CEO, Appollo Primm Commercial Roofing, Forest Park, ...
RCS President on Deck
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. RoofersCoffeeShop® President Heidi Ellsworth recently joined young roofing professionals on WSRCA’s podcast to discuss the state of the industry. One of the many ways the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) likes to bring roofing industry members together is through their podcast, “The Roof Deck.” ...
Meet Jason Wendt, Winner of a Case of Geocel Phantom™ Metal Roof Sealant
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO. The sealant was the perfect prize for this sheet metal superintendent. We love giveaways at the Coffee Shop and we try to always feature our winners. I was delighted to spend some time on the phone with Jason Wendt, a recent winner of ...
The Missing LinkedIn to Growing Your Business
By Cass Jacoby, RCS reporter. Start taking advantage of the many opportunities offered by LinkedIn with expert tips and advice on how to use the platform to better your business. Many people tend to forget about LinkedIn, often copying and pasting bits of their resume, barely finishing their ...
