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Longtime roofing industry member passes away

Burkett

James Edward Burkett, BURA business manager for Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt LLC, Toledo, Ohio, passed away Jan. 30. He was 54.

Burkett spent decades serving in managerial positions for Firestone Building Products, GenFlex Roofing Systems and Owens Corning. He had a lifetime of significant accomplishments in the industry and authored several patents. Burkett is survived by his wife, Susan; children, Benjamin, Carrie and Peter; parents, Bill and Sue; brothers, Bill and Scott; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

Donations in Burkett's memory may be made to St. Rose Elementary School, 217 E. Front St., Perrysburg, OH 43551; Toledo CYO Athletics, 1933 Spielbusch Ave., Toledo, OH 43604; or ProMedica Ebeid Hospice, 5340 Harroun Road, Sylvania, OH 43560.

SOPREMA^® facility reaches safety milestone

SOPREMA Inc., Wadsworth, Ohio, celebrated a safety milestone Feb. 27 after its Wadsworth facility operated for 1,000 days without any lost-time accidents. The company credits the accomplishment to its employees' commitment and dedication to workplace safety. SOPREMA's Gulfport, Miss., facility reached the same safety milestone in October 2016.

Additionally, SOPREMA announced an agreement with specifications company ARCOM, Salt Lake City, to make available SOPREMA product data and customized specifications through ARCOM's software platforms. Architects, engineers and design professionals now can access customized versions of MasterSpec^® sections that accurately specify SOPREMA products.

ATAS International announces award recipients

ATAS International Inc., Allentown, Pa., has announced Chris Kroeter, product representative for metro New York, Long Island and northern New Jersey, and Brian Silvius, inside technical salesperson for metro New York, Long Island and northern New Jersey, received ATAS International's annual Malan S. Parker Award. The award recognizes the company's top sales team for the year. Kroeter and Silvius were recognized for their overall sales growth within the territory and observance of corporate goals and objectives.

In addition, ATAS International was awarded a 2017 Top Workplace honor by Pennsylvania newspaper The Morning Call for a second consecutive year. The Morning Call ranks local companies based on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics LLC. Employees are invited to share feedback regarding several aspects of their workplace cultures, such as leadership and employee engagement, which then are used to determine Top Workplace recipients.

Owens Corning names advisory board members

Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, has named five contractors to its Platinum Advisory Board. The honor is reserved for contractors who demonstrate a commitment to sustained excellence in all aspects of their businesses.

Shannon Alberts, vice president of sales and marketing for NRCA member Security-Luebke Roofing Inc., Kaukauna, Wis.; Jack Borba, owner and operator of NRCA member Straight Line Construction, Shingle Springs, Calif.; Mark Franzoso, president of NRCA member Franzoso Contracting Inc., Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.; Will Jones, vice president of Yellowhammer Roofing Inc., Athens, Ala.; and Clint Vaughn, president of NRCA member Roofscapes Exteriors, Bixby, Okla., joined the board. The Platinum Advisory Board, whose members share their market, product and technical expertise with Owens Corning, now has 14 members.

Other news

NTRCA announces board of directors

The North Texas Roofing Contractors Association (NTRCA) has announced its 2017 board of directors.

Holly L. Green, owner of Brettco Roofing, Fort Worth, Texas, is president; Charles Cross Jr., estimator and project manager for NRCA member Zenith Roofing Services LLC, Fort Worth, is president-elect; Matt Hines, president and CEO of MRB Contractors, Irving, Texas, is past president; and Brian Pinder, territory manager for Southern Shingles Roofing Materials and Supplies, Dallas, is treasurer.

Additionally, NTRCA presented its Associate of the Year, Industry Leader of the Year and Golden Hammer awards during an awards banquet Feb. 25 in Dallas.

Bobby Burke, sales manager for Roofing Supply Group, Fort Worth, was awarded Associate of the Year. NTRCA's prestigious Industry Leader of the Year Award was awarded to Amy Reeves Perry, vice president of NRCA member Perry and Reeves LLC, Fort Worth.

NTRCA's annual Golden Hammer Awards recognize roofing contractors who have completed outstanding roofing projects during the year. NRCA member Energy Roofing Solutions, Frisco, Texas; ER Systems, Irving, Texas; and Springtree Roofing & Restoration, Plano, Texas, received Golden Hammer Awards for community service projects. NRCA member KPost Roofing & Waterproofing, Dallas; NRCA member Supreme Roofing Systems Inc., Dallas; and NRCA member Texas Roof Management Inc., Richardson, received Golden Hammer Awards for commercial roofing projects. Bert Roofing Inc., Dallas; NRCA member Pitts Roofing Co. Inc., Haltom City, Texas; and RJ Construction, Pantego, Texas, received Golden Hammer Awards for residential roofing projects.

RCMA presents annual awards

The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) distributed multiple awards during its annual meeting Feb. 27-28 in Las Vegas.

RCMA's prestigious Martin A. Davis Award was presented to Greg Hlavaty, general manager for Western Colloid, Los Angeles, for his efforts with facilitating RCMA's merger with the Reflective Roof Coatings Institute. The organization's James "Tim" Nelligan Industry Statesman Award was presented to Matt Lendzinski, field marketing manager for NRCA member The DOW Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., for his active participation in several activities and projects undertaken by RCMA. Ryan Blad, national sales manager for NRCA member 838 Coatings LLC, Delano, Minn., received RCMA's Emerging Leader Award in recognition of his leadership while serving on the association's board of directors and technical affairs committee. And a Special Recognition Award was presented to Brock Landry, former partner of Venable LLP, Baltimore, for his service as RCMA's general counsel for several decades.

Additionally, RCMA elected Will Lorenz, national sales manager for General Coatings Manufacturing Corp., Fresno, Calif., and Josh Poole, marketing manager for NRCA member Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance, Beachwood, Ohio, to its board of directors for the 2017-20 term.

In addition, Matt Coffindaffer was named RCMA's executive director. Coffindaffer is a Certified Association Executive with several years of association management experience in Washington, D.C. He has served as executive director of the OpenTravel Alliance and led initiatives for the American Society of Association Executives and the National Council of Agricultural Employers.

The industry online

Arkema Inc. has updated its Kynar Aquatec^® calculator app. Capable of calculating and displaying graphs of energy savings, cost savings and reductions of carbon dioxide emissions, the free app also includes new case studies.

IKO Manufacturing Inc. has launched a redesigned commercial website, www.iko.com/comm, to provide better digital access to its commercial roofing, building envelope, and bridge, deck and waterproofing systems and accessories. The website contains details for all IKO Manufacturing commercial systems and offers architects, specifiers and roofing consultants access to application guides, product data sheets and other technical information.

Up the ladder

DaVinci Roofscapes^® has named Michael Cobb vice president of sales and marketing.

National Roofing Partners has named Eric S. Brandenburg vice president.

North American Roofing Services Inc. has named Kaye Shuler chief financial officer.

OMG Roofing Products has named Michael Steeples sales representative for Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

NRCA news

NRCA announced its 2017-18 slate of officers and directors during its 130th Annual Convention held Feb. 27-March 3 in Las Vegas. The officers and directors will begin their terms June 1.

Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing Co., Abilene, Texas, was named chairman of the board. Kent Schwickert, senior vice president—national business unit for Schwickert's Tecta America of Mankato, Mankato, Minn., was named chairman of the board-elect. David Hesse, vice president of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Wheeling, W.Va.; Nick Sabino, president of Deer Park Roofing Inc., Cincinnati; J.J. Smithey, president of Frost Roofing Inc., Wapakoneta, Ohio; and David Tilsen, president of Tilsen Roofing Co. Inc., Madison, Wis., were named vice chairmen to serve two-year terms.

In addition, the following were elected new directors and will serve three-year terms: Charles Antis, founder and CEO of Antis Roofing & Waterproofing, Irvine, Calif.; Chad Collins, president of Bone Dry Roofing Co., Bogart, Ga.; Luke Duffy, vice president of Elens & Maichin Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Joliet, Ill.; Alex Hernandez, president of Clark Roofing Inc., Broadview, Ill.; Erica Jackson, president of CYE Enterprises, Jacksonville, Fla.; Bryan Karel, project manager/supervisor for Garlock-French Corp., Minneapolis; Hunter Merrill, owner of Mountain Roofing Inc., Roanoke, Va.; Bob Morgan, CEO of Upstate Roofing and Painting Inc., Rochester, N.Y.; and Tim Stephens, service department manager for Ben Hill Roofing and Siding Co. Inc., Douglasville, Ga.

Events

May

18
CERTA Train-the-trainer Authorization
NRCA
Rosemont, Ill.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net

19
CERTA Train-the-trainer Reauthorization
NRCA
Rosemont, Ill.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net

22
Business Management Basics
NRCA
Rosemont, Ill.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net

23-25
2017 China International Roofing & Waterproofing Expo
China National Building Waterproof Association
Visit the NRCA Booth
Shenzhen, China
Contact: Henry Zhang
+86-18501365167 or zhanghengrui@cnwb.net
www.chinaroofexpo.cn/EN

June

22-24
FRSA's 95th Annual Convention and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo
Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) Inc.
Orlando, Fla.
Visit the NRCA Booth
Contact: FRSA's Customer Service Department
(407) 671-3772, ext. 100
www.floridaroof.com

July

11-15
NRCA's Midyear Meetings
NRCA
Rosemont, Ill.
Contact: NRCA's Customer Service Department
(866) ASK-NRCA (275-6722) or info@nrca.net
www.nrca.net