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WHAT IS YOUR POSITION WITHIN YOUR COMPANY? I am national field technical leader for Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio.

WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL ROOFING PROJECT OF WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN A PART? The project wasn’t unusual, but the location and timing were unique. I worked on a three-story project in Richmond, Calif., that overlooked the San Francisco Bay and AT&T Park. It was an incredible sight to see the stadium lit up on a cool October evening during the 2012 World Series.

WHY DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN THE ROOFING INDUSTRY? I started a job in the industry right after high school to make some money until I figured out a career path. Little did I know I would still be in the industry 34 years later.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ROOFING MATERIAL TO WORK WITH? WHY? Asphalt shingles. During my career, I have worked with all types of roofing products, and shingles are the easiest to use and teach others to install. In addition, the available shingle options give homeowners several styles and colors to choose from at a reasonable cost.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST ROOFING EXPERIENCE? I worked for a small company in Rocklin, Calif., tearing off wood shake roof systems and installing felt and battens for concrete tile roof systems.

WHAT IS YOUR ROOFING INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT? I currently serve on two NRCA committees and offer information regarding content development and initiatives.

WHAT IS THE MOST HIGH-TECH ITEM IN YOUR HOUSE? Alexa

BIG CITY OR SMALL TOWN? Small town

WHAT’S THE MOST EXCITING/ADVENTUROUS THING YOU’VE DONE? Learning to become a pilot and flying over the city lights at night

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB? Working at Rico’s Pizza in Sacramento

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE STRESS RELIEVER? Bowhunting in the mountains with my closest friends

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR MOST REWARDING EXPERIENCE? Being a father to a beautiful daughter and seeing her happy in life and successful in her own career path

WHAT QUALITY DO YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A PERSON? Courage. John Wayne once said: “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.” As a former entrepreneur, these words ring true; I try to live by them daily. And as a leader, I try to impress upon others to have the same attitude when facing tough situations and achieving goals.

WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? A professional baseball player for the San Francisco Giants

MY FAVORITE PART ABOUT WORKING IN THE ROOFING INDUSTRY IS ... Helping others. Whether I can help a new roofing worker who is just starting out or help a seasoned business owner work through a tough situation, there is no greater feeling than helping someone succeed.

WHAT SONG ARE YOU LISTENING TO OVER AND OVER? “Best Shot,” by Jimmie Allen