NWIR (National Women in Roofing)
Celebrating the women of Chicagoland!
By Emma Peterson. CRCA is hosting an all-day event celebrating and uplifting Chicagoland Women in Roofing! The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) was the first roofing contractor association formed in the U.S. with roots dating back to the 1870s. Originally created as an effort to rebuild the city in ...
National Women in Roofing announces Christine Mockenhaupt of Atlas Roofing as Chair of the Board
Mockenhaupt brings extensive industry knowledge, leadership experience and a deep commitment to strengthening the roofing community. National Women in Roofing (NWIR) proudly announces Christine Mockenhaupt of Atlas Roofing as the new Chair of the NWIR Board of Directors. In this role, Mockenhaupt will lead the organization’s strategic initiatives and support its ...
Contributing at a higher level
By Jenny Yu. Heidi J. Ellsworth has been elected as one of the new NRCA directors. Here at The Coffee Shops™, we are proud to share that our president and CEO, Heidi J. Ellsworth, has been elected as one of the new National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) directors. The ...
Time flies: Celebrating 10 years of NWIR and 7 years of RRT
By Emma Peterson. Join us for a walk down memory lane with Jennifer Stone, founder of National Women in Roofing and our first ever Roofing Road Trips® guest! In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips® (RRT), host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Jennifer Stone of Tremco for a ...
IRE 2026 resalta el crecimiento del talento hispano en la industria del roofing
Por Alberto Torres. Educación, nuevos productos y liderazgo latino marcaron la edición de este año. Él International Roofing Expo (IRE) nos sigue sorprendiendo año tras año y esta vez no fue la excepción. IRE 2026 reunió a contratistas, distribuidores, fabricantes y organizaciones del sector en uno de los eventos más ...
Women continue to reshape the roofing workforce
By Jesse Sanchez. New industry statistics reveal steady participation growth alongside expanding leadership, operational and technical opportunities among women professionals nationwide. According to 2026 statistics compiled for National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Days, Irena Martincevic highlights a gradual but meaningful workforce change. Women represent about 5 percent of roofing employees, ...
Celebrating 10 years of National Women in Roofing
Inspiring leadership stories, meaningful education, hands-on training and a powerful sense of community made NWIR Days 2026 an event to remember. Editor’s note: The following is a transcript of a conversation between the Coffee Shop crew about NWIR Days 2026. Karen Edwards: National Women in Roofing 2026 just ended, and ...
National Women in Roofing announces Casey Troxclair as new executive committee secretary
In her new role, Casey will help ensure that NWIR’s leadership remains aligned, strategic and focused on advancing opportunities for women at every stage of their careers. National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is proud to announce the appointment of Casey Troxclair as secretary of the NWIR Executive Committee. Casey’s appointment reflects ...
The first day of NWIR Days 2026: Connection, leadership and DEI in roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. NWIR Days 2026 was a powerful reminder of how far the association has come and how much opportunity lies ahead when women in roofing continue to lead together. The first day of National Women In Roofing (NWIR) Days 2026 opened with energy, purpose and a deep sense ...
National Women in Roofing Days 2026: Conexión Hispana
Por Jessica Bravo. Celebrando una década de mujeres líderes en roofing. National Women in Roofing (NWIR) celebra en 2026 sus 10 años de impulsar, conectar y empoderar a las mujeres en la industria del roofing. NWIR Days 2026 se consolida como un espacio clave donde la educación, el liderazgo ...
