All 2026-27 officers and directors will assume their roles June 1.

The National Roofing Contractors Association announced its new slate of officers during its 139th Annual Convention January 20-22 in Las Vegas.

Chad Collins, executive vice president of Roofing Corp of America, Atlanta, was elected chairman of the board, and Sherri Miles, vice president of J.D. Miles & Sons Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia, was elected chairman of the board-elect. Michelle Boykin, branch manager of Weather Shield Roofing Systems, Wyoming, Michigan; Scott Kawulok, vice president of B&M Roofing of Colorado LLC, Frederick, Colorado; and Lynn Price, president of Dryspace, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were elected vice chairmen for two-year terms.

Additionally, the following were elected as new NRCA directors:

• Greg Arnold, president of Nations Roof of New England LLC, West Haven, Connecticut
• Matt Atkinson, director of commercial roofing and general manager for Bone Dry Roofing, North Charleston, South Carolina
• Alexandra Chacon, division manager of Construction Link Outsourcing, San Jose, Costa Rica
• Eric Dosch, vice president of Schwickert’s Tecta America LLC, Mankato, Minnesota
• Heidi J. Ellsworth, president of The Coffee Shops, Sisters, Oregon
• Bryson Galloway, vice president and general manager of Barr Roofing Co., Abilene, Texas
• Dave Hesse, executive vice president of Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Frederick, Maryland
• Anthony Kahny, president of Deer Park Roofing LLC, Cincinnati
• Josh Kelly, senior vice president of business development for OMG Roofing Products, Agawam, Massachusetts
• Greg Malcolm, owner of Ironshore Contracting LLC, Baltimore
• Jonathan Reader, manager of R&B Roofing LLC, Garland, Texas
• Tim Stephens, vice president of operations for Architectural Sheet Metal Inc., Orlando, Florida

All 2026-27 officers and directors will assume their roles June 1.

About the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association has been the home for generations of entrepreneurial craftsmen and enterprises who shelter and protect America’s families and businesses and each other. Our vision is the recognition of our members as professionals and to unite the industry to that purpose. NRCA is one of the construction industry’s most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit nrca.net.

By Jesse Sanchez. 

The first day of IRE is packed with industry expertise and innovation. 

Roofing professionals from across the country are gathering for a full day of insights, networking and forward-thinking strategies at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2025. With sessions covering everything from safety leadership to sustainable practices, this event promises to equip attendees with the tools they need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. 

Before exploring the packed schedule of educational sessions, be sure to stop by The Coffee Shops booth in the lobby to say hi, check out our soundstage and get some fun swag. Then make your way onto the show floor to explore the latest tools, trends and insights from hundreds of vendors, including Roof Scout in booth #27116.  

Day one of IRE has a variety of sessions available. Make sure you plan ahead to find the sessions that best align with your interests and business goals. 

Featured sessions for Wednesday, February 19

• NRCA 2025 Safety Leadership Workshop | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Room 225D - An intensive workshop covering risk management, safety culture, legal updates and regulatory concerns for industry leaders presented by experts from the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal, Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese. 
• Best Practices and Solutions in Attic Ventilation | 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.| Room 206AB - Explore the importance of balanced attic ventilation and installation techniques to prevent callbacks with Paul Scelsi from Air Vent. 
• Is That Leak Really the Roof? | 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Room 214CD - Investigate common causes of water infiltration that are often mistaken for roofing issues with Glen Clapper from the NRCA. 
• So, you Want to Recycle a Roof? | 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Room 207AB - Join Robert Anderson from Elevate and Jules Endres and Sherrie MacWilliams from Holcim for a discussion on the challenges and solutions in roofing material recycling. 
• Up Your Game: Successfully Recruiting and Retaining Women in the Industry | 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Room 008AB - Kristin Case of Hi-Peak Staffing Solutions, Rae Fistonich of Chinook Building Envelope Services and Shelby Smith and Lindsey Switzer of Owens Corning share strategies to attract and retain women in roofing and address labor shortages. 
• Is the American Dream Dead? | 9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. | Lila Cockrell Room - Former NRCA CEO Reid Ribble examines the state of the American dream and what it means for today’s professionals. 
• Leveraging Sustainability to Win Work | 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. | Booth #19060 - Jennifer Keegan of GAF shares case studies on how sustainable roofing solutions can be both cost-effective and competitive. 
• Don't Scrimp on Scrim | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Booth #36115 - An in-depth look at PVC roofing membrane durability and performance standards with Chis Mahon of Holcim. 
• Shingle Recycling: Why we Should all Care | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Booth #36090 - Owens Corning experts discuss efforts to reduce shingle waste and improve recycling processes. 
• In-home Sales, The Power of a Sales Process | 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Booth #19060 - Learn from Greg Bjornson of GAF how a structured sales process can enhance customer trust and drive business growth. 
• Top 5 Reasons Salespeople Lower Their Price | 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Booth #6077 - John DeRosa of SRS Distribution shares insights into pricing strategies and how to maintain profitability without unnecessary discounts. 
• Advanced Pricing Strategies to Drastically Improve Sales | 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Booth #33096 - Learn from John DeRosa of SRS Distribution about how Roof Hub Estimator can streamline pricing and bidding processes. 
• Roof and Building Restoration is More Than Just Repairs | 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Booth #36090 - Hear from a panel of experts from Polyglass about critical topics such as labor shortages, the decision-making process between restoration and new construction, and when restoration is the right choice for your project.
• Standing Seam Installation | 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Booth #10141 - Best practices for standing seam metal roof installation from industry leaders at Sheffield Metals. 
• New Rules for New Roofs: The Evolving Landscape of Roofing Insurance Claims | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Booth #19060 - Mike Thomas of GAF explains changes in homeowner insurance policies and their impact on roofing claims. 
• 5 Crucial Reasons Contractors Must use Roof Hub Estimator | 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Booth #36115 - John DeRosa of SRS Distribution will share how the Roof Hub Estimator helps contractors maximize profitability, improve accuracy and reduce proposal turnaround time.
• Retrofit With Metal Systems | 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Booth #10141 - Charlie Smith of McElroy Metal, Jason Kaiser of Vogler Sheet Metal and DJ Highnote of Roof Hugger share the nuances of retrofitting over various roofing systems and facilitating the installation of photovoltaic systems
• From Leaks to Likes: How Software Secrets Can Turn Your Roofing Business into a 5-star Experience | 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Booth #36105 - Adam Keys of JobNimbus shares strategies for improving customer trust and enhancing business reputation.  
• Low-slope Roofing and Photovoltaics | 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Booth #36115 - Rob Hughes of Johns Manville provides an introduction to rooftop PV systems.
• Find Your Value Proposition (presented in Spanish) | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.| Booth #19060 - Learn how to position your company beyond price competition and highlight true value to clients from Alan Lopez of GAF. 

With such a diverse lineup of educational and technical sessions, IRE 2025 is shaping up to be an essential event for roofing professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're interested in safety leadership, sustainability, sales strategies or cutting-edge roofing innovations, there’s something for everyone. 

Don't forget to explore the exhibition hall and connect with leading industry vendors throughout the day. See you at the sessions! 

Looking to attend sessions on other days of the event? Check out what’s going on during day two and day three of IRE 2025!

By Gary Thill and Kaitlin Schuler. 

These top 50 roofing and exteriors contracting companies are proven successes that are perfect role models for thriving in turbulent times.  

In June, Roofing & Exteriors—in partnership with The International Roofing Expo and sponsored by SRS Distribution Inc. —unveiled the 2022 Power Players. This honor recognizes 50 of the top roofing and exteriors contracting companies modeling business practices and company values that produce success. But Power Players is much more than simply another industry recognition program.  

The companies selected as part of the inaugural Power Players group embody key business drivers—beyond annual income—that roofing and exterior executives have said time and again really matter. These include:  

• Community engagement 

• Social media 

• Innovation and growth 

• Diversity 

• Technology 

• Company culture 

• Competitive advantageTo recognize this achievement at the 2023 IRE, the 2022 Power Players received complimentary Super Passes for attendees from their companies, VIP registration access and a special logo included on their attendee badges.  

“We introduced this award program to provide a platform that brings added visibility to the industry’s highest achieving and emergent companies to watch within the roofing and exteriors sector,” said Rachel Williams, R&E special projects editor. “We could not be more excited to announce the 50 companies who demonstrate leadership that drives business and innovation forward.”  

These Power Players serve as shining lights for other companies who may be seeking guidance and inspiration during turbulent times or who are looking to level up their own business. How do you attract employees during the Great Resignation?  

How do you address ongoing supply chain and inflationary pressures? How do you innovate and grow amid an ever-changing technological landscape of apps and social media? This group of Power Players have found answers to those questions and more, and they've maintained top-notch customer service in the process.  

As companies do need to make money to be successful, annual income was included as one factor of many used to select the Power Players. Because of this, you’ll see some familiar names on the list, including some of the industry's highest-earning companies, such as Tecta America and CentiMark.  

But whether a company takes in close to a billion in annual revenue or much less, the Roofing & Exteriors team reviewed them using the same company drivers that truly distinguish Power Players from others in the industry.  

Ultimately, the 2022 Power Players capture a variety of vital ingredients to success— elements that often have remained hidden behind the scenes until now. As Roofing & Exteriors whittled down the entries to produce this final, sterling list, we were impressed time and again by the creativity, savvy, generosity and tenacity of these top roofing and exterior companies—the very stuff that powers the best of this industry. 

Here are the 2022 Power Players: 

• Above Roofing -- Jenison, Michigan 

• Absolute Roofing & Waterproofing –A ustin, Texas 

• Advanced Roofing & Construction -- Huntsville, Alabama 

• Allied Xteriors --Ponchatoula, Louisiana 

• Alois Roofing & Sheet Metal -- West Allis, Wisconsin 

• American Roofing Company -- Summerville, Georgia  

• Antis Roofing and Waterproofing -- Irvine, California  

• Armor Home Services -- Erlanger, Kentucky  

• Aspen Contracting -- Lee's Summit, Missouri 

• Black Hills Exteriors -- Rapid City, South Dakota  

• Boyce's Roofing & Repair -- Oceanside, California  

• CentiMark Corporation -- Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania  

• CMR Construction & Roofing -- Haltom City, Texas  

• Complete Exteriors -- Pearl, Mississippi  

• Corey Construction -- Houston, Texas  

• Cross Timbers Roofing -- Richmond, Virginia 

• The Durable Slate Company -- Columbus, Ohio  

• E. Cornell Malone Corp/Malone Roofing Services -- Jackson, Mississippi Commented  

• Emerson Enterprises -- Lenexa, Kansas 

• Feazel Roofing -- New Albany, Ohio  

• Gorman Roofing Services -- Phoenix, Arizona  

• Gunner -- Greenwich, Connecticut  

• Guy Brothers Roofing -- Pensacola, Florida  

• Harbeck Roofing & Remodeling -- Angier, North Carolina  

• Henson Robinson Company -- Springfield, Illinois  

• Home Genius Exteriors -- Hyattsville, Maryland  

• I-57 Roofing -- Arthur, Illinois  

• Kalkreuth Roofing -- Wheeling, West Virginia  

• Kelly Roofing -- Naples, Florida 

• Legacy Roofing -- Clearfield, Utah  

• Mac Roofing & Construction Co. -- Middleborough, Massachusetts  

• Merit Contracting -- Rochester, Minnesota 

• MG Roofing -- Muscle Shoals, Alabama  

• NextGen -- Warrensville Heights, Ohio  

• P&A Roofing and Sheet Metal -- Orlando, Florida  

• PB Roofing -- Elmwood Park, New Jersey  

• Pinnacle Construction -- Omaha, Nebraska  

• The Pinnacle Group -- Richmond, Virginia  

• Rackley Roofing -- Carthage, Tennessee  

• Renner Roofing -- Red Wing, Minnesota  

• RJW Exteriors -- Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey  

• RoofClaim.com -- Kennesaw, Georgia  

• Roofing Solutions -- Prairieville, Louisiana  

• Spann Roofing & Sheet Metal -- Conway, South Carolina  

• Sterling Commercial Roofing -- Sterling, Illinois  

• Superior Roofing -- Aurora, Colorado  

• Superstorm Restoration -- Urbandale, Iowa  

• Tecta America Corp. -- Rosemont, Illinois  

• Umbrella Tech -- Leander, Texas  

• United Materials - Denver, Colorado  

These are the 2022 honorable mentions:  

• AKW Roofing and Exteriors, LLC dba AKW Construction & Roofing -- Tulsa, Oklahoma  

• All Exterior Solutions -- Thornton, Colorado  

• All in One Construction Group -- Wilton, Connecticut  

• Arya Roofing & Contracting -- Lexington, Massachusetts  

• Brads Roofing -- Slidell, Louisiana  

• EMC ROOFING -- Tampa, Florida  

• Jack Miller Contractors -- Williamstown, Massachusetts  

• Kinners Contracting -- Rome, Pennsylvania  

• Pro Roofing and Siding -- Marietta, Georgia  

• Renova Energy Corporation -- Palm Desert, California  

• Suburban Roofing -- Harahan, Louisiana  

• Todd Fritz Inc. -- Rochester, New York  

• Ubl Roofing -- Jersey City, New Jersey  

• Veteran Construction Enterprises -- Wesley Chapel, Florida 

Learn more about IRE in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit www.theroofingexpo.com.

Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with David Hessey of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast.

Alice Reynolds:
Hello everyone. My name is Alice Reynolds. Back again from Roofer's Coffee Shop here with a roofer of the month interview. Thank you so much for listening. We are so excited to be celebrating our September Roofer of the Month, Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. Thank you so much for being here for this interview, David.

David Hessey:
Thank you for having us.

Alice Reynolds:
Yeah. So can you please introduce yourself and tell us about your company?

David Hessey:
Sure, be happy to. My name is David Hessey. As you said, I've been in the roofing industry 30 years and have had the good fortune of spending my entire career with Kalkreuth Roofing. Kalkreuth Roofing has been around for 40 years. Our roofs go back a hundred years as John Kalkreuth is a third generation. His grandfather started in the roofing business in the 1920's and then Jim Hurley and John Kalkreuth started Kalkreuth Roofing about 40 years ago in 1982. And from there we've grown from a single shop in Wheeling, West Virginia to five roofing locations, plus a standalone fabrication division.

Alice Reynolds:
Nice. Yeah, it sounds like there's lots of history there.

David Hessey:
Yeah, the history's amazing.

Alice Reynolds:
So what type of services does your company provide and what is the specialty that you kind of focus on?

David Hessey:
Great question. We don't do many simple projects. So I think our specialty would be large multi-scope projects with demanding clients. But as far as services, we've had to adapt to the different markets that we serve. We certainly do all types of commercial and residential roofing. We have a dedicated service team at each of our locations. We also get into wall panels, exterior cladding, kind of a building envelope solutions type contractor for large new construction projects. So a little bit of everything really.

Alice Reynolds:
Nice. Yeah. It sounds like it's all kind of tailored to each specific project.

David Hessey:
For sure, yeah. We take each customer and try to figure out what they need and then take care of them the best we can.

Alice Reynolds:
Nice. Can you share something special that your company celebrates?

David Hessey:
Sure. I think it's probably a common answer that you get here, but Kalkreuth likes to celebrate our story, which is a good one, and our people. It's really the people that make Kalkreuth a great company, our office and field staff, not just great employees, but great people to work with, great people to be associated with. We, not too long ago, started a more awards program where we are able to celebrate our people that have shown more, have gone above and beyond whether it's leadership or mentorship, determination, teamwork, community involvement. We try to celebrate those folks with a more award at the end of the year.

David Hessey:
And I know something near and dear to your heart. We're really proud of the National Women in Roofing chapter that was started Wheeling. And I think that just a handful of years ago was two people and now it's 20 and they've done an amazing job getting involved with the industry and community, a lot of nonprofit work and raising a lot of money and goods and donations for the different communities we serve in our five locations.

Alice Reynolds:
Nice. That's great. I love hearing about that and... Yeah, that's a fun little thing to celebrate, although not very little, everyone in your company and it sounds like a big company.

David Hessey:
We tend to make things complicated and juggle a lot, but we have a lot of fun along the way.

Alice Reynolds:
Awesome. So how do you define superior customer service?

David Hessey:
Tough question. It can mean so many different things, but I think for us superior customer service means meeting the customer where they are and being able to solve their problems. We put customer service in our mission and we believe really strongly in providing the skills and product knowledge and expertise to our people so that they can exceed customer expectations. So I think that's as simple as I can put it defining customer service and what we try to do.

Alice Reynolds:
Leaving each project with a happy customer, happy face.

David Hessey:
That's always the goal. Roofing is never as easy as it sounds and there's a lot of challenges that go with it. No project goes perfectly, but we try to make sure that the customer is satisfied at the end.

Alice Reynolds:
Nice. And so why should homeowners and building owners work with Kalkreuth Roofing?

David Hessey:
Well, I think it's a little bit of everything we've covered. We like to believe that we've got people that have the experience and expertise and professionalism to solve any type of roof problem. We've tried to tailor our organization and our divisions to have the needed manpower and needed problem solving skills to whether it's engineering, design, service work, or standard commercial or residential roofing work to be able to tackle any problem that comes along.

Alice Reynolds:
Nice. Well, that was a great interview. Thank you so much for joining us for the interview and thanks for being a Roofers Coffee Shop Our Club member, David.

David Hessey:
Alice, it was our pleasure. Thank you for inviting us to have a little bit of an opportunity to talk about Kalkreuth and talk with you. Thank you so much today.

Alice Reynolds:
Thank you. All right. I always...

By Cass Jacoby.  

Kalkreuth Roofing is equipped to handle any and all roofing issues, which is why this versatile roofing company it the September R-Club Roofer of the Month. 

RoofersCoffeeShop® is proud to present the honor of R-Club Roofer of the Month to Kalkreuth Roofing! 

Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal is one of the top 10 roofing contractors in the country and strives to maintain a progressive vision for the future. We sat down with David Hessey, who has spent his 30 years in the roofing industry at Kalkreuth Roofing to talk about how the company provides such a full range of services. 

Kalkreuth specializes in complex commercial exterior envelope applications in various markets throughout the country. The company boasts an extensive project portfolio including clients in the automotive, chemical, government, education and healthcare industries. 

“Our specialty would be large multi-scope projects with demanding clients. But as far as services, we've had to adapt to the different markets that we serve. We certainly do all types of commercial and residential roofing,” says David. “We have a dedicated service team at each of our locations. We also get into wall panels, exterior cladding, kind of a building envelope solutions type contractor for large new construction projects. So a little bit of everything really.” 

With a wealth of resources and an extensive construction industry network, Kalkreuth has the capabilities to complete any project according to specifications. With a goal to deliver exactly what the project requires, no matter the delivery method or level of complexity, what makes Kalkreuth Roofing so special is the attention to detail that comes with effectively managing each project from start to finish. 

“We like to believe that we've got people that have the experience and expertise and professionalism to solve any type of roof problem,” says David. “We've tried to tailor our organization and our divisions to have the needed manpower and needed problem solving skills to whether it's engineering, design, service work, or standard commercial or residential roofing work to be able to tackle any problem that comes along.” 

Listen to the entire podcast to hear more about Kalkreuth Roofing and to how they work to be a versatile roofer that can take on any challenge. 

About Cass  

Cass works as a reporter/writer for RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop and AskARoofer. When she isn’t writing about roofs, she is putting her Master degree to work writing about movies and dancing with her plants.

By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. 

Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you!  

One of our most popular giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ‘Construction Solutions’ campaign designed to supply feedback from contractors to help them continue to innovate. We think it’s popular because it is so easy to participate. Simply answer one simple question and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a prize. If selected as the winner, you’ll get your choice of prize from a variety of options. 

Our latest winner, Shawnda Burgess, is the project administrator at Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal, which is one of the top 10 roofing contractors in the country. We recently spoke with her about her experience in the roofing industry and her answer to our Answer Me This! question: What do you prefer, printed or digital catalogs? 

Since 1984, Kalkreuth has been a roofing contractor that customers know and trust to get the job done right. Shawnda is involved with the commercial projects in their Corporate Office assisting every step of the way. From ordering materials, to budget reviews, to closing out projects, Shawnda is there! 

“We strive to deliver exactly what the project requires, no matter the level of complexity,” Shawnda said. “Our customers rely on getting the best people, services and technology available, which is why we love to reach out and take advantage of RoofersCoffeeShop.” 

When answering our contest question, Shawnda says she prefers digital catalogs because they are a more sustainable and clutter-free option. “Catalogs were such a big part of my job when I first started,” she said. “When catalogs started going digital, it was so nice for me because I could still keep that same kind of information on the computer without having to swap out new volumes every year as they come out.” 

On top of her work with Kalkreuth, Shawnda is also a single mother of two and is the co-chair for the National Women in Roofing Council of West Virginia.  

By participating in the Answer Me This! survey, you are elevating the industry by helping the Construction Solutions campaign hosted by Gibraltar Building Accessories to provide the best products, programs and experiences to contractors.   

Want to try to be next week’s Answer Me This! winner? Submit your answer to the latest question here.

Eight new scholarships awarded along with two others being renewed.

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces the 2022-23 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Award recipients.

For over 30 years, the Roofing Alliance has invested time and funds to help educate the roofing industry and the industry’s youth. This has been made possible through the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program, which was named for Melvin Kruger, a former president of NRCA, a former president of the Roofing Alliance and CEO of L.E. Schwartz & Son Inc., Macon, Ga. NRCA contractor and supplier members, their families and their employees are all eligible to partake in this program as long as they intend to pursue a career in the roofing or construction industries.

The Roofing Alliance approved eight new Roofing Alliance Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Recipients:

• Theodore Barton, son of Simon Barton, branch manager, Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal of FL. Inc.
• Davis Edwards, son of Van Edwards, COO, Mid-South Roof Systems
• Caylin Angel, daughter of Adam Angel, project manager, Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal
• Cole Beyer, son of Steve Beyer, inspection/roof management, Allweather Roof
• Cade Edwards, son of Van Edwards, COO, Mid-South Roof Systems
• Grace Wear, daughter of Ryan Wear, service manager, Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal
• Erich Langstine, son of Erich Langstine, engineering co-op, GAF
• Julia Shanahan, daughter of Christopher Shanahan, Business Development & Bid Manager, Ruff Roofer

In addition, the Roofing Alliance approved two renewals:

• Morgan Patterson - attending DePaul University, Chicago, Ill.
• Zackary Cekalla – attending University of Minnesota: Duluth

“A total of $40,000 was awarded for new scholarships with an additional $10,000 awarded for renewal scholarships,” stated Alison LaValley, Roofing Alliance executive director. “Roofing Alliance leadership is very proud to be able to support the roofing industry with these scholarships. To date a total of 149 students have received $1,010,000 in scholarship awards.”

Details for the 2023-24 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship program and the application guidelines will be available in mid-September. For more information on the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship plus information about the Roofing Alliance contact Alison L. LaValley, CAE, executive director, at alavalley@nrca.net or visit roofingalliance.net.

About the Roofing Alliance

The Roofing Alliance is committed to shaping the industry’s future by funding education, research, scholarships and philanthropic initiatives—all for the purpose of securing the industry’s future excellence. Composed of 180 members representing extraordinary leaders from the contracting, manufacturing, distribution and service provider communities, the Roofing Alliance has committed $14 million to enhance the performance and long-term viability of the industry and allocated more than $5.8 million to fund 51 research, education, technical and philanthropic programs and projects. Serving as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Roofing Alliance members are focused on giving back and supporting high-quality educational programs and ensuring timely and forward-thinking industry responses to major economic and technological issues. For more information about Roofing Alliance initiatives, visit roofingalliance.net.

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.  

Tell us how you are supporting the community and be featured on RCS.  

We wanted to know how our industry is giving back this holiday season, so we asked you in our forum: What are your company and personal plans for giving back this holiday season?  

The roofing industry has a big heart, and we love sharing those stories of giving in our Caught Doing Good section of the website. Today we are featuring Kalkreuth Roofing who shared with us in the forum what they are doing for the 2020 holiday season.  

Cathy Forsyth shared, “Last week Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal donated books, puzzles, and gift cards for 50 boys and girls through the Catholic Charities of West Virginia. In addition, Friday, December 11, we donated Toys-for-Tots to the local Salvation Army as well as giving gifts to 10 boys ages 12 and under at the St. John's Home for Children in Wheeling, West Virginia. Finally, our office in Frederick, Maryland supported their local chapter of ‘Sleep in Heavenly Peace’ by building, setting up and providing bunk beds for children who otherwise wouldn't have a bed to sleep in or a place to sleep. We are proud to support our local communities. Happy Holidays.” 

Montana Johnston shared the following information and photos:  

The photo of the guys in front of the KRSM logo shows Austin Lynch, Ernie Giancola, James Arrington, and Zach Anderson, who are all part of our team in Maryland. They recently helped support the MD-Frederick Chapter of "Sleep in Heavenly Peace," which is a charity that helps provide bunk beds for children who otherwise don't have a place to sleep. They worked alongside others in their community and spent the day manufacturing and setting up the bunk beds. Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal also donated a 40 foot container to house the tools and other materials needed to build the beds. 

The photo featuring the presents in front of the tree shows John Kalkreuth, Cathy Forsyth, Eleni Voyiatt, and Natalie Arnold last Friday with all the presents that made their way to the Catholic Charities West Virginia from our corporate headquarters in Wheeling, West Virginia. We placed an angel tree in the lobby and every single tag ended up being taken. Everyone at KRSM really stepped up to help the community and for that, we are so proud! 

Do you know of someone in the industry who is ‘doing good deeds’ in their community? Help us catch them at it. Send news and information to info@rooferscoffeeshop.com.  

By NRCA.

NRCA announced its new slate of officers during its 132nd Annual Convention Feb. 9-13 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nick Sabino, president of Deer Park Roofing Inc., Cincinnati, has been elected NRCA chairman of the board, and Rod Petrick, president of Ridgeworth Roofing Co. Inc., Frankfort, Ill., was elected chairman of the board-elect. Kyle Thomas, owner/vice president of Thomas Roofing Co. Inc., Mobile, Ala.; Tupac de la Cruz, founder of Roofing Solutions LLC, Prairieville, La.; Doug Duncan, president of Nations Roof, Villa Park, Ill.; and Brad Sutter, executive vice president of Sutter Roofing Co. of Florida, Sarasota, Fla., were elected vice chairmen.

Additionally, the following were elected as new NRCA directors:

• Bill Baley, president and CEO of C.I. Services Inc., Mission Viejo, Calif.
• Greg Bloom, vice president of national and strategic accounts at Beacon Roofing Supply Inc., Herndon, Va.
• Collin DeBuysere, project manager at Roofing Technology Inc., Davenport, Iowa
• Scott Donnelly, president of Cooper Roofing & Solar LLC, Las Vegas
• Don Fry, president of Fry Roofing Inc., San Antonio
• Dave Hesse, vice president of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Frederick, Md.
• Scott Kawulok, vice president of B & M Roofing of Colorado Inc., Frederick, Colo.
• Kyle King, president of James King Roofing LLC, Lynnwood, Wash.
• Rob Kornahrens, CEO of Advanced Roofing Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
• Richard Lawson, senior vice president of The Lawson Roofing Co. Inc., San Francisco
• Matt Leonard, vice president of Architectural Sheet Metal Inc., Orlando, Fla.
• J.J. Smithey, president of Frost Roofing Inc., Wapakoneta, Ohio
• Lisa Sprick, president of Sprick Roofing Co. Inc., Corvallis, Ore.

All 2019-20 officers and directors will assume their roles June 1.

About NRCA

NRCA is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy. It represents all segments of the roofing industry, including contractors; manufacturers; distributors; architects; consultants; engineers; building owners; and city, state and government agencies. NRCA's mission is to inform and assist the roofing industry, act as its principal advocate and help members in serving their customers. NRCA continually strives to enhance every aspect of the roofing industry. For information about NRCA and its services and offerings, visit www.nrca.net.

Source: NRCA

By FiberTite.

List recognizes highest sales revenues from roofing contractors across the country.

Roofing Contractor recently published its 2018 list of the top 100 contractors in both residential and commercial roofing. In its 10th year of compiling this list, RC once again collected sales revenue totals for 2017 from companies all around the country. This data was used for the 2018 list of highest-earning roofing professionals.

FiberTite wishes to congratulate the following FiberTite approved contractors that made the list. Thank you for your support and have a great rest of the year!

CentiMark Corp

Tecta America

Flynn Group of Cos.

Baker Roofing Co.

Nations Roof

North American Roofing Services Inc.

Empire Roofing

BEST Contracting Services Inc.

Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal

Beldon Group of Cos.

Greenwood Industries Inc.

Advanced Roofing Inc.

Simon Roofing

KPOST Co.

Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal of Florida Inc.

Collis Roofing

Roofing Southwest

Elmer W. Davis Inc.

Best Roofing

Sutter Roofing

Kidd Roofing

Saddleback Roofing

Evans Roofing Co. Inc.

Commercial Roofing Inc.

The Original Roofing Co. LLC

Barber & Associates Inc.

Tadlock Roofing

JR & Co. Inc

Hudson Valley Roofing and Sheet Metal

Hayden Building Maintenance Corp.

Benton Roofing

To see the 2017 list, read our blog post.

For more information on FiberTite visit here.

Editor’s note: This article was first published on FiberTite’s blog and can be viewed here.