Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)
See you in Schaumburg!
By Emma Peterson. MRCA is hosting their annual conference and expo in Illinois this October! 2025 marks the 75th annual Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)’s conference and expo! This year, the show will be hosted at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Illinois from Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to ...
The Midwest’s biggest roofing event is back this October!
By Emma Peterson. The 2025 MRCA Conference and Expo promises three days of growth, connection and community for roofers. It might come as a shock, but the summer season is heading towards its close! Here at The Coffee Shops™, we will miss the warm weather but couldn't be more excited ...
In memoriam of James (Jim) Barr
Jim was the president of Barr Roofing Company and served as MRCA president from 2001-2002 and NRCA chairman of the board in 2017. We are saddened to share that James “Jim” Alan Barr passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 72. Jim served as president of Barr Roofing Company ...
Remembering MRCA past President Kurt W. Baumgartner
Kurt W. Baumgartner was a pillar of the Wichita construction community and received the MRCA's highest honor, the McCawley Award, in 1998. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of former MRCA President Kurt W. Baumgartner, who passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at ...
Celebrating architectural sheet metal craftsmanship
By Emma Peterson. Submit your sheet metal projects to MRCA’s 2025 Sheet Metal Award before June 30! Since 1949, the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) has been helping roofing professionals across the region build their businesses and improve the standards of their work. Today, they are still continuing that mission in a ...
Cut labor time, not corners
By Jesse Sanchez. Leister’s Vacuum Plate 100-LP makes leak detection faster and easier for contractors. For contractors looking to reduce labor hours without sacrificing quality, Leister’s Vacuum Plate 100-LP might be one of the smartest investments they can make. Unveiled at the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) show, the compact, battery-powered tool quickly ...
Perspective on the industry from those with their boots on the ground
By Emma Peterson. From tariffs to AI and everything between, this contractor panel shared an overview of the trends in the roofing industry this year. One of the best parts of attending trade shows like the International Roofing Expo (IRE) is getting to learn about the roofing industry as a whole by ...
In memoriam of Stephen "Steve" Daly
Steve spent 35 years building a successful career and countless cherished friendships at Kaw Roofing, a family owned roofing company. Steve Daly, 71, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away February 25, 2025. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2025, followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. at Ascension Catholic Church, ...
Coffee Conversations LIVE at IRE 2025 - Day 1 - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Josh Martin of Great Roofing and Restoration, Onnie Diaz of Northern Arizona Roof Services, Brad Beldon of Beldon Roofing Company and Laurie Moore of Kreiling Roofing Company. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or ...
Cardone Training Technologies, Inc. partners with the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association to empower roofing contractors with specialized educational resources
By combining MRCA's industry-specific insights with CTTI's renowned training methodologies, this partnership aims to set a new benchmark for excellence in the roofing industry. With this new partnership, Cardone Training Technologies, Inc. (CTTI) aims to empower roofing contractors with the skills, knowledge and results-driven training they need to scale their businesses. Cardone ...
