Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)
Rulon Gardner: Never Give Up, Never Stop Trying
We are excited to announce the 2023 MRCA Conference & Expo Keynote Speaker, Rulon Gardner! During the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Rulon Gardner cemented his spot in Olympics history by providing the world with an inspirational and unforgettable story that perfectly captures the spirit of the Games. Pulling off ...
How This Roofing Company Got Stronger During a Recession
By Evelyn Witterholt. We speak with Laurie Moore, president and CEO of Kreiling Roofing Company, about what their company learned during the 2008 recession. Kreiling Roofing Company has been in business since 1921 serving the Peoria, Illinois area. With 125 employees on deck, they can handle any roofing job, from ...
The 2023 McCawley Award Nominations Are Open
Midwest Roofing Contractors Association is now accepting nominations! Now is your chance to submit someone you believe to be an exceptional part of the roofing industry. Do you know someone who has made leaps and strides in the roofing industry? Help create new technology, better practices or maybe someone who ...
Helpful Resources When Facing a Business Crisis
RCS Influencer Steve Little says that during a business crisis, they'll consult their partners and reach out to their peer groups. When KPost experiences a “business crisis” the first thing we do is turn to the guidelines defined in Gino Wickman's books on entrepreneur operating systems (EOS). We’ll huddle our Level ...
Department of Labor Announces Enforcement Guidance Changes to Save Lives and Target Employers who put Profit Over Safety
They seek to hold employers to greater account for safety and health failures. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued new enforcement guidance to make its penalties more effective in stopping employers from repeatedly exposing workers to life-threatening hazards or failing to comply ...
Remembering Kevin Dwight Gwaltney, Former President of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Dwight Gwaltney. Kevin Dwight Gwaltney, 45, was received in the arms of the Lord on January 29, 2023 at his home in Dodge City. His earthly suffering has ceased. Kevin was born on June 20, 1977 and is a 5th ...
MRCA Foundation Announces Scholarship Applications are Open
By MRCA. The MRCA Foundation Scholarship program awards scholarships to MRCA Member Company Employees and their immediate family members on an annual basis. Apply today! The MRCA Foundation is a non-profit organization established by the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). One purpose of the Foundation is to provide financial ...
This Portable Roll Former Offers 67% Increased Productivity
MetalForming's Chad Rowe shows RoofersCoffeeShop the many exciting features of their Schlebach Quadro portable rollformer. Editors note: The following is a conversation between RoofersCoffeeShop® President Heidi Ellsworth, and MetalForming's Technical Sales Leader Chad Rowe. You can watch the interview or read the transcript below. Chad: All right. And for this show, first ...
Education is Key to a Bright Future for the Industry
By Cass Jacoby. RoofersCoffeeShop® visits IB Roof Systems LIVE! at the MRCA and RCAT show. Heidi J. Ellsworth visits Jason Stanley at the IB Roof Systems booth at the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) and Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) show! Jason says that IB Roof Systems is currently ...
The Days of Paper are Over
By Cass Jacoby. RoofersCoffeeShop® visits with Leap LIVE! at the MRCA and RCAT show. Join Heidi J. Ellsworth as she talks with Leap’s Vince DePaola and Anthony Bria at the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) and Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) show! “We are a digital estimating software,” says ...
