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Roofing Alliance: The Foundation of NRCA

Roofing Alliance Update-June 2021 

 

President Lawlor's Remarks to Members

In this time of renewal, it’s my honor and privilege to serve as president of the Roofing Alliance for the 2021-22 term. +Read more

 

New Member

We are pleased to welcome our first new member of the new fiscal year–Ken Kelly with Kelly Roofing. +Read more

 

2021-22 Board of Trustees

We welcome our 2021-22 Board of Trustees. +Read more

Philanthropy

 

Celebrating 165 Roofs Adopted

Thank you to our Ronald McDonald House Charities® partners who helped us celebrate our partnership and the adoption of the roofs of 165 standalone Ronald McDonald House® programs June 8 and June 14. +Read more

 

RMHC Partner Recognition

Mark your calendars. +Read more

Education and Training

 
Uniting Universities

Construction Management Student Competition

The winning teams from our 2020-21 student competition will join us at the International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. +Read more

Technology and Research

 

Heat Stress Conditions and Awareness Funding Project

The Roofing Alliance is looking for companies to participate in Heat Stress Conditions and Awareness Funding Project. +Read more

 

Roofing Alliance Member Reception

Plan to attend the Roofing Alliance member dessert reception at the International Roofing Expo® in Las Vegas. +Read more

We are saddened to report the passing of Roofing Alliance member, former NRCA President and J.A. Piper Award recipient Charles “Chuck” Bechtel, who passed away June 7. Chuck’s company, Harold J. Becker Co., Dayton, Ohio, joined the Roofing Alliance as one of its Charter members in July 1996. He served as NRCA president from 1994-95 and received the J.A. Piper Award in 2005. Chuck is survived by his wife, Mimi, and their children and grandchildren. To view the obituary, click here. 

 

Celebrating 25 Years of Success

What do you consider to be one of the Roofing Alliance’s greatest accomplishments? +Read more

Highlights from the past 25 years

Before we close, let’s take another look back at the past 25 years.

2007

  • President – Gary Wolfe, Wolfe Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Reading, Pa.
  • $300,000 in project funding approved for the following projects: A partnership with Penn State University to conduct a series of projects contributing to the advancement of the roofing industry; Business and Contract Strategies for Solar PV Systems in Roofing Applications study; and Development of the Wall of Wind at Florida International University.

  • The Helping Our Own Program was developed.

  • Our NRF Scholarship Program was revamped and renamed the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program after NRCA and past Roofing Alliance President Melvin Kruger. A campaign was started to raise $2 million in scholarship funds. A total of $310,000 had been awarded as of 2007 to 90 students. It was approved to award $50,000 in annual scholarship funds. 

2008 

  • President – Bob Bueche, Pioneer Roofing Co., Phoenix
  • Best of the Best Program was developed and co-sponsored by Professional Roofing magazine and OMG Roofing Products, Agawam, Mass.

  • Funds were first distributed through the Roofing Alliance’s Helping Our Own Program to the Bobby Koder and Geno Ramirez families.

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Feel free to contact me, Kelly or Bennett if you have questions regarding any of the information in this update or have prospective firms you would like us to contact. We are looking forward to working with you during an exciting new year!

Dave Lawlor
2021-22 Roofing Alliance President
ROCKWOOL Inc.
Milton, Ontario
Email: dave.lawlor@rockwool.com

Kelly Van Winkle
2021-22 Roofing Alliance Vice President
King of Texas Roofing Company LP
Grand Prairie, Texas
Email: kelly@kingoftexas.com 

Roofing Alliance: The Foundation of NRCA

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