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NRCA announces 2026-27 officers and directors

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:00:00 PST

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.

A to B Roofing Partners announces next acquisition partnership

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 PST

Under the partnership, RCA (RoofingCo of America) will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership team while gaining access to A to B Roofing Partners’ shared resources, growth capital and operational support platform.

A to B Roofing Partners, a multi-brand roofing platform backed by Sea Sweet Capital and based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, has announced its next acquisition partnership with RCA (RoofingCo of America) out of St. Petersburg, Florida, continuing the company’s strategic expansion.

Under the partnership, RCA (RoofingCo of America) will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership team while gaining access to A to B Roofing Partners’ shared resources, growth capital and operational support platform. The transaction is structured to preserve RCA’s culture and local market presence while supporting long-term growth initiatives.

“This partnership was driven by alignment rather than scale alone,” said Jeremy Christopher, managing partner and co-founder of Sea Sweet Capital. “RCA has built a strong reputation in a relatively short period of time by placing a real emphasis on team culture and integrity, which made them a natural fit for our platform. They run a great business, but they also genuinely enjoy what they do — and that matters to us. Our relationship started on the right foot from day one, and while we actually met on a golf course, it quickly became clear that we shared the same work-hard, play-hard mentality.”

“It was important for us to find a partner who would help us build on our existing culture while maintaining our identity,” said Trevor Bennett, co-owner and managing partner of RCA (RoofingCo of America). “We weren’t looking to change who we are — we wanted a partner who respected what we’ve built and could help us take it to the next level.”

“Jeremy and his team came highly recommended, and from our earliest conversations, we believed strongly in their thesis,” added Shawn Henry, co-owner and managing partner of RCA (RoofingCo of America). “Their approach to partnering with operators, rather than replacing them, aligned with exactly what we were looking for.”

The acquisition represents another milestone in A to B Roofing Partners’ strategy to partner with high-performing roofing operators while maintaining a culture-first, operator-led approach.

To learn more about this acquisition and A to B Roofing Partners, please reach out to a member of the A to B Roofing Partners team.

Two leading Northern Georgia roofing contractors merge to form BDI Roofing Group

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:00:00 PST

BDI Roofing Group brings together Bone Dry Roofing, based in Athens, Georgia, and Innovative Roofing Group (IRG), based in Atlanta.

Roofing Corp of America, the home for America’s premier roofing contractors, has announced the merger of two of its North Georgia companies. The new combined organization — BDI Roofing Group — will serve customers across the region.

BDI Roofing Group brings together Bone Dry Roofing, based in Athens, Georgia, and Innovative Roofing Group (IRG), based in Atlanta. The new name reflects the initials of the two founding organizations and is paired with the tagline “Innovative Solutions. Bone Dry Results.”

The merger creates a strong footprint across the region, allowing BDI Roofing Group to deliver expanded capabilities and enhanced services to customers. The combined organization also creates new career growth and development opportunities for employees.

While the two companies previously operated independently, they have shared resources and best practices as part of the Roofing Corp of America family of companies since 2021.

BDI Roofing Group will be led by Michael Costoulas, formerly president of Bone Dry Roofing. Says Michael, “Bone Dry and IRG have each built outstanding reputations for quality, reliability and customer service. Joining these two companies brings our North Georgia customers one seamless team with the combined strength, expertise and heritage of two premier roofing organizations.”

About Roofing Corp of America

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Roofing Corp of America is building a home for the nation’s premier roofing contractors by attracting the industry’s most successful and respected entrepreneurs to join the Roofing Corp family. Through its local businesses, Roofing Corp of America delivers a wide range of roofing services to building owners, property and facility managers, homeowners’ associations, and general contractors. For additional information on Roofing Corp of America, please visit www.roofingcorp.com.

Springer-Peterson Roofing joins Roofing Corp of America

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 PDT

RCA continues its expansion partnering with Central Florida’s leading commercial and industrial roofing contractor.

Roofing Corp of America is thrilled to announce the addition of Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal to its growing portfolio. This transaction is RCA’s 15th since inception and expands our footprint in the state of Florida, where we are already the leading roofing contractor, serving the market with brands including Crowther Roofing & Cooling, Hamilton Roofing and Dynamic National.

Springer-Peterson (S-P) was founded in 1981 by Don Springer and Brooke Peterson in Lakeland, Florida. A few years later, Don’s son Rob joined the business and Brooke departed. Over the next forty years, Don and Rob built the leading commercial and industrial roofing company in central Florida with the mission of delivering high-quality, cost-effective roofing systems.

Today, Springer-Peterson continues to be led by Rob Springer, who serves as the chairman of the board, and Daniel Boatwright, the company’s president. Both will remain in their roles as the company joins the RCA family. S-P will operate as a stand-alone entity within Roofing Corp of America, partnering closely with our Crowther Roofing and our other businesses across Florida.

Rob Springer had this to say about the transaction: “When I finally arrived at the difficult decision to sell our multi-generation family business, Roofing Corp of America was the obvious choice. Their vision for growth and expansion in true partnership with the founders and team members of their acquired businesses resonated with us.” Daniel Boatwright added, “At Springer-Peterson, our people are what sets us apart. Through this process, I grew comfortable that, in partnership with RCA, they will be respected and their contributions understood and valued. The future is very bright for Springer-Peterson and our dedicated employees.”

Lee S. Crowther, CEO of Crowther Roofing & Cooling and the Florida regional president for Roofing Corp of America, offered: “Joining forces with Springer-Peterson is a proud event for me and my family. Our respective founders, Lee S. Crowther, Sr. and Don Springer, have known, respected and admired each other’s business models for over 45 years. Together, we will create new opportunities for our team members while delivering even greater value to our clients. Randy Korach, CEO of Roofing Corp of America, added: “S-P’s central Florida market presence fits beautifully within RCA’s already leading position across the state. The partnership, our 15th since RCA’s inception in late 2020, is evidence that we continue to realize our vision as the Home for America’s Premier Roofing Contractors.”

About Roofing Corp of America

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Roofing Corp of America is building the home for the nation’s premier roofing contractors by attracting the industry’s most successful and respected entrepreneurs to join the Roofing Corp family. Through its local businesses (The Original Roofing Company, Innovative Roofing Group, The Bone Dry Roofing Company, Davco Roofing & Sheet Metal, AAA Roofing & Waterproofing, Deer Park Roofing, Pittman Waller Roofing, WeatherShield Roofing, Front Range Roofing, Roof Technologies, Hamilton Roofing, Crowther Roofing & Cooling, Dynamic National, A-1 All American Roofing of San Diego and Springer-Peterson Roofing), Roofing Corp of America delivers a wide range of roofing services to building owners, property and facility managers, homeowners’ associations and general contractors. RCA is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ and TSX: FSV), a North American leader in providing essential property services to a wide range of commercial and residential clients. For additional information on Roofing Corp of America, please visit www.roofingcorp.com.

Roofing Corp of America acquires A-1 All American Roofing of San Diego

Thu, 29 May 2025 16:00:00 PDT

RCA expands its market leading california presence.

Roofing Corp of America is excited to announce the addition of the A-1 All American Roofing Co., San Diego to its growing portfolio. This marks RCA’s 14th acquisition since its founding in December 2020. The A-1 All American Roofing acquisition extends RCA’s strong west coast market position to the southernmost city of the US’ most populous state where it will become Roofing Corp’s 25th branch. A-1 All American specializes in serving multi-family and hospitality clients both areas of focus and targets of growth for RCA.

The business was founded in 1996 by Greg Savran, who will continue to lead the company as a stand-alone entity within Roofing Corp of America. The company has developed deep and recurring client relationships by focusing on exceeding their expectations for responsiveness, quality and safety. Greg had this to say about the transaction; “We are very excited for the future of A-1 All American Roofing as a part of Roofing Corp of America. We believe our customers and team members will quickly see the benefits of our partnership with the dynamic and growing collection of world-class roofing contractors that make up RCA.”

Randy Korach, CEO of Roofing Corp of America offered; “We’ve been looking for the right partner in the San Diego market for some time and are proud that Greg and A-1 All American Roofing are now part of the family. They extend our reach into to targeted market segments and geographically.”

About Roofing Corp of America

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Roofing Corp of America is building the home for the nation’s premier roofing contractors by attracting the industry’s most successful and respected entrepreneurs to join the Roofing Corp family. Through its local businesses (The Original Roofing Company, Innovative Roofing Group, The Bone Dry Roofing Company, Davco Roofing & Sheet Metal, AAA Roofing & Waterproofing, Deer Park Roofing, Pittman Waller Roofing, WeatherShield Roofing, Front Range Roofing, Roof Technologies, Hamilton Roofing, Crowther Roofing & Cooling, Dynamic National and A-1 All American Roofing), Roofing Corp of America delivers a wide range of roofing services to building owners, property and facility managers, homeowners’ associations and general contractors. For additional information on Roofing Corp of America, please visit www.roofingcorp.com.

About FirstService Corporation

FirstService Corporation is a North American leader in the essential outsourced property services sector, serving its customers through two industry-leading service platforms: FirstService Residential - North America’s largest manager of residential communities; and FirstService Brands - one of North America’s largest providers of essential property services delivered through individually branded company-owned operations and franchised systems. FirstService Corporation generates more than US$5.3 billion in annual revenues and has more than 30,000 employees across North America. With significant insider ownership and an experienced management team, FirstService has a long-term track record of creating value and superior returns for shareholders. The Common Shares of FirstService trade on the NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “FSV”, and are included in the S&P/TSX 60 Index. More information is available at www.firstservice.com.

Got Skills? These students sure do!

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:00 PDT

By Lauren White.

SkillsUSA 2024 proved that the world is in skilled hands with the next generation of tradespeople entering the workforce.

6,647 students. 115 national competitions. Over 200 SkillsUSA TECHSPO exhibitors. 1.79 million square feet of competition area. Welcome to SkillsUSA 2024! Having trained, studied and competed all year, the best of the best from each state convened in Atlanta, Georgia, June 24-28 for the annual SkillsUSA Competition. With over 16,000 attendees, including students, instructors, industry partners, government officials, administrators and more, it was a busy week!

As the premier showcase of America’s most highly skilled career and technical education students, the SkillsUSA Championship is one of the largest hands-on workforce development events in the world. And for the second year, roofing was among one of the skills represented and competed in. The Roofing Pavilion, presented by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) made a statement this year as the tallest and only two-story interactive, booth experience! Attendees had a chance to try their hand at heat welding TPO, spin the wheel to win fun prizes and learn about roof estimating, technology and repair and maintenance.

All of this was made possible by months of planning and prep done by the NRCA and John Esbenshade, director of workforce development at the NRCA, in addition to donations, support and sponsorships from the Roofing Alliance, National Women in Roofing (NWIR), Roofing Corp of America, SRS Distribution, RoofersCoffeeShop®, Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), Service First Solutions, Roofing Contractor and TAMKO® Building Products.

“This was a watershed year for the roofing industry at SkillsUSA. Under McKay Daniel’s leadership, we’re set up to be special contributors in the CTE space for years to come,” shared John.

This year, 11 talented students – eight high school and three post-secondary – from 10 different states competed in commercial roofing. One high school competitor was from my home state of Oregon! They were tasked with installing thermoplastic (TPO) single ply membrane, a common low-slope roof type, on the same mockup used for NRCA’s ProCertification exam. Over the course of four hours, the contestants installed polyiso insulation, mechanically attached the TPO to the deck, flashed the perimeter edge wall and several penetrations to compete for the national champion title.

“I am so impressed with how far the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) and the Roofing Alliance have come in the past decade concerning Career Technical Education (CTE). To see the presence that the roofing industry had during this year’s SkillsUSA competition is truly impressive. The roofing industry is now very prominent and to be a part of that while watching ten states compete for the roofing championships was an honor,” shared Heidi Ellsworth, RCS president.

This was my first time experiencing SkillsUSA and no number of articles or videos could prepare me for the sheer magnitude of this competition and the maturity and thirst for knowledge these students have. They came to the booth and asked intelligent questions, were eager to heat weld TPO and genuinely wanted to learn. And everyone was so happy and excited to be there. Meeting the teachers, advisors, other industry professionals and of course the students, they all wanted to learn and were thrilled to be there. Once the competition took place, I had a hard time looking away. As soon as John yelled “GO!” these young professionals assessed their mockup and took off with their tools, manipulating materials and completing the given task as I stood there in awe of their precision and skill.

Like me, Wendy Marvin, owner of Matrix Roofing and Home Solutions, was a first-time attendee, and shared, "I wasn't sure what to expect with SkillsUSA having never been before. It's crazy to me that EVERY aspect of this competition blew me away. From the respectful and intelligent competitors and their passionate and supportive teachers to the vendors and staff, this was a top caliber event. I'll return next year for sure!"

What is SkillsUSA?

According to SkillsUSA, there are three goals they aim to fulfill: reward students for excellence, involve industries in evaluating student performance and keep classroom training relevant to employers’ needs. That said, almost 2,000 industry volunteers help create, oversee and judge these competitions, eager to build up the future generation of skilled professionals we need. Local contractors volunteered their time to judge the high school and post-secondary commercial roofing competition during the week.

Some of the skills include computer programming, cosmetology, culinary arts, practical nursing, masonry, welding, broadcast news production, aviation maintenance technology, mobile electronics installation and of course roofing and so much more. For this competition to be successful, it requires 2,000 computers, 12,500 bricks and 1,500 blocks, 60+ stoves and ovens, 25+ refrigerators, 100+ welders, 50+ manufacturing machines and complete laboratories for machining, welding, auto repair and painting. Over $36 million worth of time, equipment and materials are donated by the industries and education contributions. I heard this competition was massive, but I was not prepared to walk through 31 football fields worth of booths, stations, equipment and space!

It’s a year-long process to reach the national competition. Students begin competing in their local SkillsUSA chapters and the winners from that competition advance to their district or regional competitions where they test their skills against competitors from other schools. The winners at that level move on to state competitions in the spring, and the gold medalists advance to compete nationally at the SkillsUSA Championship.

And the awards go to...

While we’re all winners getting to meet this future generation of skilled labor, let’s meet the commercial roofing champions!

Brandon Lopez of South Carolina won first place for the high school category. According to John, “Brandon was one of our returning students from last year and was disappointed in his previous performance. Over the last year, he trained and upped the quality of his work enough to win over seven other students. Brandon scored a 96% on the written test and couldn’t be happier to be the first champion crowned at the SkillsUSA award ceremony.”

In the post-secondary category, Tyler Hutcheson of New York was the first-place winner. “Tyler participated in the TeamWorks contest at nationals last year and decided to give roofing a try. Tyler is in many ways self-taught, doing the bulk of his learning off internet searches and YouTube videos. His advisor found a contractor who’d help with materials and tools, and his work stunned judges – scoring the highest of any student in either category and a perfect score on his written test,” shared John.

In addition to their roofing champion belts, students were awarded $1,200 for first place, $1,000 for second place, $800 for third and $500 for the rest of the competitors. According to John, “We want students everywhere to know the roofing industry pays them for their work, even if their roofs never see sunshine.”

And a surprise addition to the champions winnings is a trip to the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in San Antonio, Texas thanks to Danielle Griffin, marketing manager, construction group for Informa Markets. She shared, "The growing representation of students in the commercial roofing competition at SkillsUSA is a testament to the progress we are making in addressing labor shortages. By showcasing the opportunities within the roofing industry, we aim to inspire the next generation of skilled professionals. Inviting the high school and post-secondary student winners to our event next year is a step toward empowering these future leaders and ensuring a robust workforce for the industry.”

Roofing industry unites to encourage the next generation at the 2024 SkillsUSA competition

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:00 PDT

By Heidi J. Ellsworth.

The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition.

The roofing industry has come together to help fund a larger Career Technical Education (CTE) program lead by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). With the first focus on SkillsUSA happening June 24-28, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia the industry has donated over $170,000 just for 2024 to help not only fund a roofing presence at SkillsUSA but also support continuing CTE activity.

This year’s roofing exposure and student competition is expected to be greatly expanded from the 2023 national competition that featured competitors in the thermoplastic roofing competition from four states. The 2024 competition will include student contestants from 12 states competing to win the commercial roofing thermoplastic competition.

Helping to make this possible is the Roofing Alliance, who demonstrated their commitment to fostering education and attracting new talent to the roofing industry by pledging $150,000 over three years to fund Career Technical Education (CTE) initiatives. This significant contribution enables the NRCA CTE/Workforce Development committee to make substantial strides in educating and drawing the next generation of roofing professionals.

The NRCA CTE/Workforce Development committee has a subcommittee that works to secure funding for various CTE initiatives within the roofing industry. These initiatives include participation in SkillsUSA, the Association for Career & Technical Education (ACTE), and the Correctional Education Association (CEA), among others. The NRCA CTE/Workforce Development committee members and volunteers are dedicated to ongoing funding efforts to build and expand CTE outreach. This initiative is supported by multiple sources, including NRCA, industry partners and the Roofing Alliance.

As noted, NRCA will host the Roofing Pavilion at the 2024 SkillsUSA NLCS “Techspo” from June 24-28, 2024. This will be NRCA's second time showcasing roofing (beyond a tabletop display) at this premier skills competition in the career and technical education sector.

The Roofing Pavilion, a 20’ x 70’ space will feature a roofing project display with a 20’x40’ roofing project on a staired scaffold featuring a thermoplastic welding display and demonstration with an interactive competition for all SkillsUSA participants. Competitors will also have access to product samples of steep roofing products, including asphalt shingles, tile and metal along with an estimating experience demonstrating roofing estimating software and additional interactive goggle technology.

Several industry leading companies have committed to sponsoring the 2024 SkillsUSA program. With a combined contribution of over $120,000 in funds that were then matched with $50,000 per year for three years by the Roofing Alliance. Donations were provided by:

Roofing associations and media groups also contribute including:

National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA)
Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)
Georgia Roofing Contractors Association (GARCA)
National Women in Roofing (NWIR)
Roofing Contractor Magazine
RoofersCoffeeShop®

The combined efforts and funds from these sponsors and the Roofing Alliance are crucial for the NRCA CTE/Workforce Development committee's initiatives. By utilizing Pro Certification and TRAC training, also supported by the Alliance, these CTE initiatives aim to enhance roofing exposure and education for the next generation.

While fully integrating roofing into the CTE system may take a generation, the next five years are critical. Extraordinary efforts and substantial expenses will be required to establish a strong foundation. The Roofing Alliance's funding and donations from the entire industry are phenomenal and vital to the success of NRCA’s CTE/Workforce Development committee initiatives, ensuring a bright future for the roofing industry.

Be sure to follow RoofersCoffeeShop on YouTube throughout the week for ongoing updates live from the SkillsUSA competition.