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Roofing Alliance Update-April/May 2021
We are pleased to welcome our newest Governor member, PB Roofing, which is an industry leader in commercial roofing, providing innovative solutions with a timely response. +Read more
Philanthropy
Help us celebrate our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities® and the adoption of the roofs of 165 standalone Ronald McDonald House® programs June 8 and June 14. +Read more
Education and Training
Congratulations to Clemson University and Colorado State University—the two winning teams in the 2020-21 Roofing Alliance Student Competition! +Read more
We held a Joint Finance and Financial Development Committee and Board of Trustees meeting April 22 followed by our Roofing Alliance Member meeting April 23. +Read more
Help us create a list of the top 25 greatest accomplishments of the Roofing Alliance. +Read more
Mark your calendars for our Roofing Alliance Member Meeting in Sarasota, Fla., April 21-23, 2022. +Read more
As we move forward with a new fiscal year, we are looking for members to serve on our Roofing Alliance committees and task forces—especially our newest Task Force for the Heat Stress Conditions and Awareness for Roofing Workers project. Click here to see a list of committees and task forces with a brief description of the objectives, and let either of us or Bennett know whether any interest you.
We are saddened to report the passing of Roofing Alliance member Vinny Abbondanza, OMG Roofing Products, Agawam, Mass. Many of you knew Vinny, who supported the Roofing Alliance, serving on various task forces and committees and attending member meetings and events. To view the obituary, click here.
Highlights from the past 25 years
Before we conclude, let’s take another look back at Roofing Alliance history.
2004
- President – Steven Kruger, L.E. Schwartz & Son, Macon, Ga.
- $110,000 in project funding was approved to develop SpecRight.
2005
- President – Jamie McAdam, F.J. Dahill Co., New Haven, Conn.
- $130,000 in project funding was approved for a future trends study, The Roofing Industry in 2025 was published.
2006
- President – Gary Wolfe, Wolfe Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Reading, Pa.
- The National Roofing Foundation combined with The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress and began conducting business as The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress. The Alliance’s affairs were managed by the Alliance Board of Trustees. This 16-member board was a combination of the two previous groups—the Foundation Board of Trustees and members of the former Alliance Steering Committee.
- $35,000 in project funding was approved for a partnership in Get Rewarded for Education and Advancement Training Program and Rebuilding Together Kickoff Program.
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In closing, I would like to once again thank you for your participation and efforts during this crazy year. Although frustrating at times (Zoom after Zoom), it also has been rewarding to see the progress made by staying focused on our mission and doing what it took to keep our projects moving forward. It has been an honor to lead this great group of professionals, and I look forward to the future with the group of leaders we have on board
Kyle Thomas
Roofing Alliance President
Thomas Roofing Co. Inc.
Mobile, Ala.
Email: kyle@thomasroofing.com
Dave Lawlor
Roofing Alliance Vice President
ROCKWOOL Inc.
Milton, Ontario
Email: dave.lawlor@rockwool.com
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