National Women in Roofing Announces Association Staff  

National Women in Roofing has built a strong team to manage all the administrative and management functions required of an organization of this size and breadth.  

Denver, Colorado (November 17, 2017) ‐ National Women in Roofing (NWIR), a national organization focused on the empowerment of women within the roofing industry, announced that is now fully staffed to handle all management functions of the organization.   

“This is a significant milestone for our organization,” stated Heidi J. Ellsworth, NWIR chair. “It’s only been eighteen months since the organization began and we’ve grown to over 600 members and now have the support of a team of contracted staffers to ensure the success of the organization.”   

NWIR has put together a talented team of consulting contractors that include: 

• Ellen Thorp, principal of Meridian Consulting, as executive director 
• Sarah Harwerth‐De Marco, owner of 6 Sides Marketing, as graphic designer and communications consultant 
• Julie Massaro, owner of JBM Business Solutions, as member services consultant 
• Michelle Schulp, owner of Marktime Media, as web designer 
• Jessica Schaller, principal, The Accounting Resource, LLC, as bookkeeper 
• Barb Ilyes, president, Go Figure Inc., as accountant 
• Hilary Morgan, senior associate, Trent Cotney Construction Law Group, as general counsel  

“We’ve been successful getting started because of the amazing support provided by our volunteer members, who serve on various committees and give their time to keep the organization moving and growing,” explained Ellsworth. “We will continue to have working committees who contribute to the growth and success of NWIR and should see even more positive traction now that we have this strong team of staff members to support us.”   

About National Women in Roofing National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is a volunteer‐based organization that supports and advances the careers of women roofing professionals. We provide networking, mentoring, education and recruitment opportunities from the rooftop to the boardroom, for the young professional at the start of her career to the seasoned manager in the executive suite. Through our commitment to connect and empower women in roofing, we contribute to the overall betterment and professionalism of the roofing industry. Learn more at www.nationalwomeninroofing.com