MANUFACTURER NEWS
Tremco Rising Stars Program transitions to nonprofit
Tremco Construction Products Group, Cleveland, has announced its Rising Stars Program has transitioned to 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. This change will allow the Rising Stars Program to expand its reach, enhance its offerings and secure additional funding to further its mission of empowering underrepresented youth with career opportunities in the construction industry.
As part of the transition, the Rising Stars Program will establish a board of directors composed of internal leaders and external industry experts. Founding director David Hutchinson will now serve as the program’s executive director.
“Becoming a nonprofit solidifies the Rising Stars Program as a permanent fixture in the construction industry, ensuring we continue to deliver meaningful pathways to success for young people nationwide,” Hutchinson says.
Information about the Rising Stars Program is available at tremcocpg.com/our-values/rising-stars.
GAF partners with ServiceTitan
GAF, Parsippany, N.J., has selected ServiceTitan, a software platform that powers the trades, as its preferred customer relationship management solution for exterior contractors. The partnership will give contractors access to tools designed to accelerate revenue growth and optimize their workflows.
As part of the integration, GAF QuickMeasure™ reports are now available within ServiceTitan, enabling contractors to seamlessly generate more accurate roof measurements and estimates.
“We are very excited to establish this strategic partnership with ServiceTitan as GAF’s preferred CRM,” says Chris Rector, GAF’s chief marketing officer. “ServiceTitan’s expansive capabilities and functionality will allow contractors to manage all aspects of their business from one platform, delivering an exceptional experience.”
IKO Commercial appoints sales agencies
IKO Commercial, a division of IKO Industries, Wilmington, Del., has announced the appointment of six new independent sales agencies: Building Envelope Associates for Florida; Comprehensive Roofing Solutions for northern Illinois, Chicagoland and Wisconsin; Dynamic Architectural Products for Virginia; Midwest Commercial Roofing for Ohio; Kenefic Sales Associates for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and northern Delaware; and Material Sales Midwest for Kansas and Missouri.
“We’re starting 2025 with a strong focus on growth, and the new appointments are a key part of our strategy to better serve commercial contractors across the U.S.,” says Michael Mendoza, director of single ply systems—North America at IKO Commercial. “Our growth isn’t just about expanding our footprint. It’s about ensuring our customers have the support they need.”
Gaco expands portfolio
Gaco, Nashville, Tenn., a Holcim Building Envelope brand, has launched a broader identity that brings its entire portfolio under the Gaco name.
“As we integrate our coatings, adhesives and sealants under the Gaco name, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions at every level of the building envelope and across a range of complementary and adjacent industries,” says Jamie Gentoso, president of Holcim Building Envelope. “This transformation streamlines our Gaco brand portfolio, strengthens our market leadership and ensures that customers receive the same trusted solutions from the ground up, with unmatched technical support.”
Gaco’s product lines are now aligned into seven sub-brands: GacoBond, GacoDeck, GacoFlex, GacoFloor, GacoIndustrial, GacoPoly and GacoSeal.
More information is available at gaco.com.
OTHER NEWS
McCormack Partners rebrands as Roofing Talent America
Roofing Talent America, formerly known as McCormack Partners, has announced new branding.
The company builds on the success of McCormack Partners, which spent years cultivating relationships and expertise within the commercial roofing sector globally. Focused on the U.S., Roofing Talent America reflects the company’s expanded mission and deepened commitment to solving the talent challenges unique to the roofing industry in the U.S.
NWIR announces scholarship recipient
National Women in Roofing and S-5! have announced Leslie Quintanilla of Houston is the recipient of their $2,500 scholarship. The scholarship will help Quintanilla pursue an HVAC certification at Texas Technical Trade School, Waco.
The NWiR & S-5! Scholarship was created to support women seeking educational opportunities in the skilled trades. Through this initiative, the companies aim to provide financial assistance and mentorship to help women on their journey toward successful careers in the trades, ultimately contributing to the overall advancement of the construction industry.
Quintanilla has had three years of hands-on experience in the construction industry.
“While I have enjoyed the work I have done so far, I know there is much more to learn, especially in specialized fields like HVAC,” Quintanilla says. “The scholarship is a great way for me to understand the construction industry and all its aspects, not just one scope. It allows me to understand HVAC, but being part of NWiR helps me learn about roofing as well. All these different aspects will help me become a better general contractor in the future.”
MCA presents service awards
The Metal Construction Association has presented its Patrick R. Bush Service Award to David Stermer, director of engineering for Metal Sales Manufacturing Corp., Rock Island, Ill., and its Larry A. Swaney Award to James Bush, vice president of ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa. The awards were announced during MCA’s 2025 Winter Meeting in Cape Coral, Fla.
The Patrick R. Bush honors the outstanding volunteer contributions of an individual from an MCA member company. Stermer has been a member of the MCA board since 2014 and currently serves as MCA secretary.
The Larry A. Swaney Award is presented to an outstanding industry professional for contributions to the success of the association and the betterment of the metal construction industry. Bush has served on the MCA board, including a term as chair, and has been an active member of several MCA committees, including roofing, retrofit and nominations. His notable projects include developing the MCA Guide Specification for Residential Metal Roofing and establishing standards for pre-painted and natural metal roof systems.
Information about MCA and previous service award recipients is available at metalconstruction.org.
MRA names competition winner
The Metal Roofing Alliance, in partnership with MetalCoffeeShop,® has named a reroofing project located in Markham, Ontario, Canada, as the winner of its Best Metal Roofing Project competition for the fourth quarter of 2024.
The award-winning project, featuring Soteria Metal Roofs, Ontario, with installation by Canadian Roof Specialist, Ontario, was completed on a 3,500-square-foot home after the home’s original asphalt roof failed to withstand high winds and had to be repaired and patched three times.
“By choosing a high-quality metal roof, these homeowners will not only maximize the performance of their home, but they also will enjoy peace of mind for years to come,” says Renee Ramey, MRA’s executive director.
Industry leader passes away
David Roodvoets, owner of DLR Consultants, Whitehall, Mich., passed away Feb. 2. He was 86.
Roodvoets attended Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., where he earned a bachelor of science degree in packaging engineering in 1961. He earned a master of business administration degree from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Mich., in 1976.
He was an associate scientist at Dow Chemical, Midland, Mich., for more than 30 years where he developed applications for foam and plastic materials. His involvement in the development of an innovative industrial roofing panel enabled him to launch a second career as a consultant in the roofing industry, where he led hurricane damage investigations; conducted wind tunnel and environmental exposure tests used to develop construction standards; and was a regular speaker at association conferences.
He is survived by his son, Scott (Liz Witzler) Roodvoets; daughters, Diane Hughes, Brenda (Pete) Trefon and Lisa (Glenn) Huckins; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In remembrance of Roodvoets, his family requests memorial contributions be made to Pound Buddies of Muskegon, the Chemours Environmental Impact Committee, Ferry Memorial Reformed Church or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
RoofersCoffeeShop® Inc. announces new branding
RoofersCoffeeShop has launched its new branding, The Coffee Shops.™ The branding encompasses RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop,® CoatingsCoffeeShop® and AskARoofer.™
“As we have grown with new Coffee Shops branching out from roofing to metal to coatings, we wanted to bring all contractors under one overall umbrella of The Coffee Shops,” says Heidi J. Ellsworth, president of The Coffee Shops.
In addition, The Coffee Shops have announced the 2025 Influencers for RoofersCoffeeShop, MetalCoffeeShop, CoatingsCoffeeShop and RCS en Español.
The full influencer lists are available through thecoffeeshops.online.
Roofing Alliance welcomes new member
Sales Transformation Group, Dallas, has joined the Roofing Alliance at the Service Provider level and is the foundation’s 203rd member.
Sales Transformation Group provides roofing contractors with coaching, sales strategies and technology to help them scale their businesses. Through structured sales training, leadership development and data-driven processes, the company works to help contractors optimize their teams and achieve long-term growth.
UP THE LADDER
ABC Supply Co. Inc. has promoted Mike Lodice to district manager of its Iowa-Nebraska district.
Kyle Ferenc has been made ATAS International Inc.’s Midwest district sales manager.
Georgia-Pacific has named David Neal executive vice president of building products.
Charles Gring has been made MuleHide’s territory manager for eastern Pennsylvania.
OMG Roofing has made Josh Kelly senior vice president of the Fastener Business Unit and Roofing Technical Services; John McMahon senior vice president and general manager; and Brian Regnier vice president of sales and marketing.
NRCA NEW MEMBERS
Architects/Engineers/ Consultants
Arthur H. Lytle, El Dorado Hills, Calif.
Barco Consulting Inc., Califon, N.J.
BEST Forensic Engineering, Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Page, Houston
Roof Design Solutions LLC, Algonac, Mich.
Trahan Architecture & Planning, Lafayette, La.
Walker Consultants, Kalamazoo, Mich.
Contractors
A2Z, Oak Forest, Ill.
Advanced Contracting Inc., Vancouver, Wash.
Alma Roofing, San Diego
Alpha Power Restoration, Richmond, Ill.
Altitude Roofing LLC, Flagstaff, Ariz.
Anchor Roofing & Exteriors, Benedict, Md.
Bee Roofing and Exteriors, Federal Way, Wash.
Billings Roofing & Solar Inc., Tulsa, Okla.
Blessed Roof LLC, Rochester, N.Y.
Blue Ocean Roofing, Charlotte, N.C.
Built To Last Roofing Corp., Opa-Locka, Fla.
BVD Construction LLC, SeaTac, Wash.
C.S. Roofing Commercial LLC, Fairfield, Mont.
Capitol Roofing Inc., Mansfield, Mass.
Colonial Remodeling & Construction Inc., Oswego, Ill.
Conceptual Solutions Inc., Bismarck, N.D.
Dream Team Roofing & Construction LLC, Moore, Okla.
Dynasty Roofing Co., Grand Island, Neb.
Empire Roofing LLC, Greenwood, Miss.
Exterior Plus, Lee’s Summit, Mo.
FBC Commercial Roofing LLC, Wylie, Texas
G3 Roofing & Construction, Highland Village, Texas
G&G Roofing LLC, Oklahoma City
Global Exterior Experts LLC, Aurora, Ill.
Grist Slate and Copper Roofing, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
High Standards Roofing LLC, Spanaway, Wash.
Hill County Premier Roofing, Pipe Creek, Texas
Hurricane Roofer, Pensacola, Fla.
Jaybird Roofing Co., Cedar Park, Texas
Just in Time Roofing and Restoration, Burlington, N.C.
Keystone Exteriors LLC, Burr Ridge, Ill.
Kino Roofing LLC, Tucson, Ariz.
Landmark Contracting LLC, Baker City, Ore.
Laumar Roofing Co. Inc., Passaic, N.J.
L.R. Construction LLC, Dobson, N.C.
Master Commercial Roofing, Yankton, S.D.
Master Roof and Remodel, West Memphis, Ariz.
Master Roofing Solutions, Reno, Nev.
New Heights Roofing LLC, Washington, N.J.
Nexgen Roofing, South Jordan, Utah
NorthCan Roofing Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
O.S. Construction and Companies Inc., Houston
Paravel Construction, Limoges, Ontario, Canada
Poseidon Roofing, Fort Myers, Fla.
Precision Exteriors, Cambridge, Md.
Rainbow Federal Inc., Snohomish, Wash.
Resolutions Contractors LLC, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Revo Roofing LLC, Los Fresnos, Texas
Revolution Roofing, Moody, Ala.
RoofsOnly.com, Austin, Texas
RSJ Roofing Inc., East Los Angeles
San Antonio Tile Roofing, San Antonio
Silicone Distributors Inc. d.b.a. Rooftops, Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
Slog Group LLC, Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Summerfield Roofing Services, Summerfield, N.C.
Summit Roofing, Columbus, Ga.
Texas Stag Roofing Solutions, Spring, Texas
The F.A. Taylor Co., Salisbury, Md.
Triad Sheet Metal & Mechanical Inc., Greensboro, N.C.
Triangle General Contractors Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y.
TTWS Construction Inc., St. Johns, Fla.
White Pine Renovation, Portage, Mich.
Xpert Roofing LLC, Dayton, Ohio
Manufacturers
Agent Smith Group LLC, Gilbert, Ariz.
CeDur, Aurora, Colo.
Member Branch
Cram–A Pax Services Co., San Antonio
J.R. Jones Roofing, an Eskola Co., Houston
Service Providers
A Step Above Inc., Las Vegas
Ally Roofing & Restoration, Weatherford, Texas
Continental Tire the Americas LLC, Fort Mill, S.C.
GMT Consulting Inc., Chatsworth, Calif.
Jackson & Associates LLC, White Bear Lake, Minn.
Kirkman Commercial Roofing LLC, Elkton, Ky.
Roofing Rev Marketing, South Elgin, Ill.
Service Alignment, Woodstock, Ill.
EVENTS
APRIL
8-9
Roofing Day in D.C. 2025
NRCA
Washington, D.C.
Contact: NRCA’s Washington, D.C., office
(800) 338-5765
17
CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Elgin, Ill.
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
23-25
The Roofing Alliance Member Meeting
The Roofing Alliance
San Diego
Contact: The Roofing Alliance
roofingalliance@nrca.net
MAY
14
Virtual CERTA Train-the-trainer
NRCA
Online
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
JUNE
4-6
FRSA’s 103rd Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo
Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association
Kissimmee, Fla.
Contact: Rachel Zehnal, expo director
(800) 767-3772, ext. 199, or rachel@floridaroof.com
25-26
SkillsUSA® National Leadership & Skills Conference
SkillsUSA
Atlanta
Contact: SkillsUSA Customer Care
(844) 875-4557 or customer service@skillsusa.org
JULY
15-18
NRCA’s Midyear Committee Meetings
NRCA
Chicago
Contact: NRCA’s Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
SEPTEMBER
17-19
50th Annual Texas Roofing Conference
Roofing Contractors Association of Texas
Round Rock, Texas
Contact: RCAT
(800) 997-6631
28-30
Western Roofing Expo 2025
Western States Roofing Contractors Association
Las Vegas
Contact: WSRCA
(800) 725-0333 or info@wsrca.com
OCTOBER
20-22
2025 MRCA Conference & Expo
Midwest Roofing Contractors Association
Schaumburg, Ill.
Contact: MRCA
(800) 497-6722 or mrca@mrca.org
21-23
METALCON
Las Vegas
Contact: METALCON
(617) 965-0055 or info@metalcon.com
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