Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)
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 ...
Notice of Passing - Mike Miller, Past President of MRCA
Mike was a dedicated member of the roofing community, having devoted his life to the industry. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Miller, who served as the President of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) in 2013. Mike was a dedicated member of the roofing ...
In memoriam of Michael A. Miller
Michael Miller worked for the Henry C. Smither Roofing Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Miller. Michael was born May 22, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana to David and Mae Miller. A graduate of Indiana State University, he went on to work, and ...
Beca de la Fundación MRCA 2025 ya está abierta
Por Jessica Bravo. No hay mejor manera de comenzar el año que solicitando esta beca. Desde 1949, Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) ha sido la defensora de los contratistas de techado. Uno de los principales objetivos de la Fundación MRCA es proporcionar asistencia financiera a los empleados de las empresas miembros de ...
