HERNDON, Va. — Beacon announced that Michelle Mulder, owner of Nailed It Roofing in North Bay, Ontario, Canada is the winner of its annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year competition, which shines a spotlight on inspiring women in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada.

“We were thrilled to receive hundreds of submissions demonstrating women’s impact on the roofing industry,” said Julian Francis, Beacon’s president and CEO. “It’s a privilege to recognize Michelle for her hard work and determination in leading the way for women in the roofing sector. The public rallied to vote for Michelle, recognizing her work on the jobsite and her devotion to mentoring young women in the community.”

Mulder has enjoyed hands-on work since taking shop classes in high school, where she looked forward to a career in the trades. As a woman, she found it difficult to be hired in construction after high school, so she enrolled in the Renovation Techniques Construction Carpentry Program at Canadore College. Upon graduating in 2005, she was hired as a carpenter, framing houses and sheathing roofs. Learning more about the on-site trades, she grew a passion for roofing. In 2015, Mulder started her own business, Nailed It Roofing, which has been one of the top roofing companies in North Bay, Ontario for the past seven years.

“I’m grateful for the support I received from my local community and my colleagues,” said Mulder. “It’s an honor to receive this prestigious award. I applaud Beacon for its support of women in the industry and I hope my story inspires other women to become trailblazers.”

From March 8 through April 11, Beacon solicited the nomination of outstanding female roofing professionals. Beacon opened voting to the public from May 16 through June 6. The other top four finalists were:

• Letitia Hanke – ARS Roofing and Gutters (Santa Rosa, Calif.)
• Anna Arakelyan – United Roofing (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
• Christina Rodriguez – G Storm Solutions (Houston)
• Robin Wright – V & R Roofing (Tacoma, Wash.)

To learn more about Beacon’s annual Female Roofing Professional of the Year competition, the deserving finalists, and the official contest rules, visit: go.becn.com/femaleroofpro.

CLEVELAND — Legacy Roofing Services, one of the largest commercial roofing service providers in the United States, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month as one of the premier commercial and residential roofing services company in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Legacy Roofing Services was founded in 2012 as a father-and-son business. By the end of 2012, the company had approximately 20 employees, two trucks and $3 million in annual revenue. The company continued to grow and today has more than 175 employees and a fleet of 60 trucks with 2022 revenue expected to exceed $30 million.

The company has been listed on Roofing Contractor magazine’s annual Top 100 ranking of roofing companies in the U.S. for six years in a row. The 2021 ranking, which is based on annual revenue from the prior year, puts Legacy Roofing at #70 nationally, and the company has more than doubled its annual revenue from when it first appeared on the industry ranking in 2016. Legacy Roofing reports 85% of its revenue comes from commercial business, with 15% from residential work.

The company has been recognized with numerous manufacturer awards and certifications, including recognition for superior workmanship and service from Carlisle, Versico, Firestone, GAF and Owens Corning.

“Legacy Roofing has come a very long way in a relatively short period of time,” said Brian Kruse, CEO of Legacy Roofing Services. “The dedication of our employees and the loyalty of our customers have enabled us to grow and become a leader in the region and one of the country’s top providers of roofing services.”

Legacy Roofing has also been at the forefront of innovation and cutting-edge technology, having been one of the first roofing providers in the country to use a fleet of infrared-equipped drones to better assess and identify problems with commercial roofing.

YORK, Pa. — Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced Jeremy Dickmann, CEO, Apollo Primm Commercial Roofing, Forest Park, Ga.; and Jon Gardner, national training and development leader, Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, as its newest board members.

“We are looking forward to having Jon and Jeremy join the board,” said Karen Edwards, RT3 director. “They have both been active members of RT3 and will help us continue to educate and advance the roofing industry by working to share how technology can elevate us all.”

RT3 would also like to extend its gratitude to Anna Anderson of Art Unlimited and Tracey Prociw, former director of RCAW, for their commitment to the organization.

“Anna and Tracey both played important roles in the growth and evolution of RT3. Anna continues to volunteer her time as a member of the tactical task team as well as the awards task team. We wish Tracey the best in her retirement,” said Edwards.

Other board members include:

• Deryl Kratzer, president/COO, National Roofing Partners, will serve as RT3 president
• Wendy Marvin, CEO, Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions, will serve as RT3 treasurer
• Andrew Centauro, COO and Director of Marketing, Elmer W. Davis, Inc. Commercial Roofing
• John Kenney, CEO, Cotney Consulting Group

RT3 meets throughout the year, with a combination of virtual and live meetups that focus on learning about new and emerging technologies. Past live meetups have been held at innovative locations that help educate the group on progressive technologies that can make a difference in the roofing industry, including Texas A&M, Boxabl, 3M Innovation Center and Roofing Granule Lab, OMG Roofing Products, Vanderbilt Wond’ry, Microsoft Innovation Lab, Georgia Tech, BuiltWorlds and the U.S. Capitol.  

The next live meetup is planned for the fall 2022. RT3 contractor members will also be participating in educational panels during industry tradeshows and appearing on podcasts and webinars to share tips and information to other contractors about how using technology is helping them recruit their future workforce.

NEWTOWN, Mass. — METALCON announces its new Future Leaders of METALCON (FLMC) program for rising stars, up-and-comers, management trainees, apprentices and others, roughly ages 40 and under, ready to take their career to the next level.  

Future leaders can gain the knowledge, insights and tools needed to advance through dedicated content and activities available virtually through METALCONLive! and in-person, on-site at METALCON 2022 in Indianapolis this October.

FLMC Kicks-Off (virtually) on METALCONLive! – Wednesday, June 22, 1 p.m. EST  

Personal Branding: An Important Skill for Professional Success

Dr. Melissa Furman of Career Potential, a consulting, training and coaching organization will facilitate this highly engaging 60-minute virtual presentation, explaining the importance of establishing a personal brand and providing strategies and practical recommendations for creating positive exposure.

FLMC at METALCON – Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m.

METALCON Keynote Address: Leading for Today and Tomorrow

The dynamic Dr. Furman continues to provide education, this time for all ages, including strategies for navigating ongoing challenges such as generational preferences, innovation, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and workforce development in an interactive format. Learn more here.

FLMC Exclusive Education – Wednesday, Oct. 12, 3 p.m.

From Employee to Manager: Transitioning to a Management Role

This workshop, conveniently located in the METALCON Main Theater inside the exhibit hall, is exclusive to future leaders and designed to provide tools, strategies, and recommendations to help new (and existing) managers maximize their management and leadership success. Learn more here.

FLMC Exclusive Happy Hour & Networking – Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4 p.m.

Join your peers and contribute to the conversation at this FLMC Happy Hour in the theater immediately following Furman’s Transitioning to Management session — sponsored by CIDAN.

“We are excited to announce this new program for our future leaders,” said Judy Geller, METALCON show director. “The FLMC will enable us to help the next generation of metal construction industry professionals and their managers prepare to step into greater leadership roles, thereby leading the way for the future of the industry.”  

METALCON takes place at the Indiana Convention Center, Oct. 12–14, 2022, with pre-show workshops beginning on Oct. 11. Register here.

The Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program is now open for applications for its second year. The scholarship supports individuals pursuing a career in roofing or similar fields.

Scholarship recipients will receive a $1,000 award. The awards are not renewable, but applicants can reapply each year so long as they meet the eligibility requirements.

Applicants to the Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program must be:

• Pursuing a post-secondary education in college or vocational programs in roofing or a similar field. Similar fields must be applicable to the building industry (construction, waterproofing, etc.)
• Passionate about innovation and/or sustainability
• An American or Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Castagra Products Inc. employees and their family members are ineligible

Applications must include a 500 to 1,000 word essay detailing their educational and career goal objectives, and how they plan to contribute to the roofing industry. Special consideration is given to applicants who are passionate about innovation and/or sustainability.

The winner of the 2021 scholarship was Sarah Dalby, an architectural engineering student at the University of Texas. She is pursuing her degree to learn about structural methods and materials in order to design a sustainable solution to help the homeless. She is researching 3D printing technology and how it can be expanded in order to 3D-print houses with organic materials.

The deadline to apply for the program is Aug. 29. Recipients will be selected on Sept. 1. For more information and to apply, visit castagra.com/SCHOLARSHIP.