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In Memoriam
MRA honors original founder member, Executive Director Tom Black
Tom inspired the original coalition of suppliers and fabricators that created the MRA. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) honors the memory and many accomplishments of Tom Black, MRA’s original executive director and a founding member of the organization, who passed away recently. Tom served as MRA’s first executive director – a position ...
In memory of Patricia (Patty) McKenna
Patty established McKenna Roofing & Construction, of which she served as president and has been a member of NERCA since 1999. It is with profound sadness that the family announced that Patricia Smith (Lemois) McKenna, 66, beloved wife, mother, gigi, aunt and friend, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Hope ...
Remembering Atlantic Equipment's founder, Colin J. Cash Sr.
With deepest sympathy, we want to inform you that Colin J. Cash Sr. passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Atlantic Equipment was founded by Colin Cash, Sr. in 1970 and has been a member of NERCA since 1982. You can read his obituary below: Colin J. Cash, a cherished member of the ...
The passing of an MRA founder Kenneth A. Barnhardt
In memory of Ken and everything he did for the roofing industry, in Montana and beyond. On behalf of the Montana Roofing Associaiotn (MRA), Quality Roofing and the Barnhardt Family, we announce with a heavy heart the passing of one of our founding members, Kenneth A. Barnhardt. Below is a message from ...
Obituary for Richard N. Paul, Jr.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Richard N. Paul, Jr., a pillar in the frame-building community. Richard Norman Paul Jr. of Greenfield, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. Rich was a long-time member of NFBA, served as president and treasurer of the Indiana Frame Builders Association ...
Remembering Clayton Albert Trapp
It is with deepest sympathy we report the loss of a good friend and colleague in the roofing industry, Clayton "Clay" Trapp. Clay Trapp (42) passed away on February 20, 2023 in Golden, Colorado. Clay was a Sales Manager for Decra Roofing and a constant for many years at our annual ...
Remembering Gregg Nichols of Technical Assurance
We are saddened to report the passing of a long-time friend in the Indiana roofing industry, Mr. Gregg Nichols, of Technical Assurance. Gregg passed away Wednesday evening, 3/29/23 while on a business trip near Cleveland, Ohio. The apparent cause was a heart attack. Gregg was 52 years old. Gregg began his long ...
Remembering Scott A. Kriner, Former Technical Consultant for the Metal Construction Association
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Scott A. Kriner. Scott A. Kriner, 63, of Macungie, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 at South Mountain Memory Care, Emmaus. He was the husband of Natalie R. "Lee Ann" (Ryba) Kriner to whom he was married 36 years. Born in ...
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