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Roofing Contractors Association of Southern California (RCASoCal)
Building spaces for roofers
By Emma Peterson. From the first Roofers Exchange to the first roof museum, learn how people across the industry are building spaces for our community. Recently, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the opportunity to sit down with Donavan Morgan, founder of The Roof Museum and The Roof Gallery, and Vickie Sharples, ...
Building the next generation of roofers in Southern California
By Dani Sheehan. Through workforce development programs, RCASoCal is creating opportunity, elevating the profession and ensuring roofing has a strong future in the region. It’s no secret that the roofing industry has increasingly felt the strain of a shrinking workforce. Retirements are accelerating, fewer young people are entering the trades ...
Supporting students in Southern California
By Victoria Sharples, RCASoCal. Learn how the industry came together to support roofing students from Kern County, California! SkillsUSA is a organization that was founded in the 1960s with the goal of getting students involved in the trades. Their work connects students at CTE and high schools across the ...
RCASoCal announced launch of WorkForce Development
Supporting workforce development in Southern California. Roofing Contractors Association of Southern California (RCASoCal) is proud to help establish and provide support for roofing installation training with two important CTE programs*. First at the high school level through SkillsUSA, then postsecondary level beginning with the Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (BPACE) ...
In Memory of Johnny Zamrzla: A Legacy of Excellence and Dedication
Johnny’s unwavering commitment to his craft, his integrity, and his community has left an indelible mark on all who knew him. February 8, 1939 – April 9, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we remember Johnny Zamrzla, Western Pacific Roofing Corp., whose impact on the Roofing Contractors Association of Southern California ...
Celebrate the season with these must-attend fall events
By Jesse Sanchez. Industry leaders present key strategies for business success and financial security, along with a holiday celebration you won’t want to miss. Roofing and financial professionals are in for a treat this fall, as Roofing Contractors Association of Southern California (RCASoCal) rolls out a series of exclusive events ...
Top May Articles: Scholarship opportunities, independent assembly testing and customer loyalty strategies
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on the CoatingsCoffeeShop™ newsroom for the month of May. Many people in the roofing industry either know someone who is going to college or maybe planning on going to college themselves. And with higher education, there often comes a price tag. That’s why ...
That’s a wrap on Project Reroof 2023!
By Emma Peterson. Brought together on one project, people from across the industry made this reroof a success! Every year, the Southern California Roofing Contractors Association (RCASoCal) brings their local industry together onto a collaborative, community-based project! The first of these projects was in 1989, with the reroof of Sierra ...
That’s a wrap on Project Reroof 2023!
By Emma Peterson. Brought together on one project, people from across the industry made this reroof a success! Every year, the Southern California Roofing Contractors Association (RCASoCal) brings their local industry together onto a collaborative, community-based project! The first of these projects was in 1989, with the reroof of Sierra ...
The 2024 Jim Nienow Memorial Scholarship applications are available!
By Roofing Contractor's Association of Southern California. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive financial assistance and educational support. The Jim Nienow Memorial Scholarship is open to applications! Since 1993, we have recognized the achievements of 288 deserving students. Over the last 17 years, we have awarded over $352,000 to the family ...
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