The Davis Memorial Foundation, operated under the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), is honoring a former WSRCA leader by renaming one of its signature fundraising events after him.
The foundation revealed that, beginning with the 2021 Western Roofing Expo, the annual golf tournament will officially be renamed to be the Bob Porter Memorial Golf Tournament. Porter, who passed away in 2020 at the age of 71 after succumbing to Myelodysplastic Syndrome, served as the association president from 1990-91. The foundation trustees unanimously agreed to honor the former president and founding chairman of the foundation trustees through the renaming.
“Bob truly loved the roofing industry, WSRCA, and the Davis Memorial Foundation. Golf was his passion, and he would greet all tournament participants with his big smile as they registered to play," said Joel Viera, foundation administrator. "Honoring Bob in this fashion just feels right.”
Porter attended the University of Northern Colorado and earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial arts. While attending college, he married his high school sweetheart, Sharon, in 1968. After graduating, he worked at Douglass Roofing in Greeley, Colo. He became a member of the WSRCA, serving on the board of directors starting in 1979. In 1987, he and Mark Gustafson successfully opened Front Range Roofing Systems Inc. Porter and Gustafson sold Front Range Roofing in 2001.
Porter continued his love for the roofing community after his retirement by becoming chairman of the trustees for the Davis Memorial Foundation from 2010 to 2014. In 2014, he received the WSRCA Outstanding Service Award for his dedication and service to the Davis Memorial Foundation.
Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $525,000 in scholarships to students from the roofing and waterproofing industry.
Davis Memorial Foundation Renames Golf Tournament to Honor Former WSRCA Leader
Seriously on Trend: MRA Reveals Most Popular Exterior Home Colors for 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. — Color trend predictions reflect the current mood of consumers and it’s clear that for 2021, homeowners are in a more serious state of mind.
For the exterior of the home, colors that are subtle and subdued will be particularly popular in 2021, according to the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), a nonprofit industry trade group that represents leading metal roofing manufacturers and installers in the U.S. and Canada. With more color options available than any other roofing type, metal roofing color trends set the tone for the latest in homeowner style preferences and MRA members report that modern takes on natural earth tones will be in vogue among homeowners for the coming year.
“We’re definitely seeing a desire for serene, calming colors that reflect a sense of peace, security and grounding. After the turmoil of 2020, it’s no wonder homeowners are gravitating toward harmonious, warm and soothing earth tone colors that feel both solid and natural,” said Renee Ramey, MRA executive director.
For example, MRA member and leading paint manufacturer AkzoNobel announced “Brave Ground” as its 2021 color of the year, a warm, natural neutral earth tone that is “all about bringing balance and stability” and can work together with other colors beautifully. Other members have selected palettes of beige that, far from boring, offer tranquility and reflection. MRA member and leading metal coil paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams recently unveiled its new Fluropon® Metal Trends Color Collection featuring eight curated color families created to mimic the classic aesthetic of natural and anodized metals: Gold and Brass, Bronze, Silver and Nickel, Blackened Steel, Copper, Steel, Zinc and Anodized. These high-performance coatings achieve the desired look of natural metal roofing materials while delivering a long-lasting, consistent appearance and high performance, low maintenance benefits.
Stamped, stone-coated and patterned metal roofing designed to look like shake, shingles, slate and tile in natural tones of dark gray, bronze, clay and loam are booming in popularity and represent another trend stemming from a turbulent 2020. Unprecedented hurricane and wildfire seasons in the past year have homeowners clamoring for more protective, longer lasting materials that reflect traditional looks but are much more durable, sustainable and strong. MRA members such as Ideal Roofing in Canada report huge interest in metal roofing slate look-alike styles that can add tremendous curb appeal while withstanding severe storms in regions that experience extreme climate conditions.
“The importance of the natural world and the idea of home as a safe and secure sanctuary were some of the essential truths in 2020. In many ways, this year’s residential exterior color trends are a beautiful reflection of the priorities homeowners hold most dear,” said Ramey.
Roofing Alliance Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2021 with a year of testimonial and encouragement to get involved.
Ongoing communications and events will share how the foundation has continually worked to promote the professionalism of roofing while giving back to the industry through research, education and philanthropy.
Starting this month, the Roofing Alliance will feature past presidents of the Roofing Alliance who will highlight and reminisce on its unique and giving history. Stories will be told through multimedia video, articles, virtual events and potentially live events. With a spotlight on the last 25 years, the Roofing Alliance will also highlight new initiatives and funding that will continue to support research, education and philanthropy in the next 25 years and beyond.
The Roofing Alliance is the nonprofit 501(C)(3) charitable arm of the NRCA. For 25 years, it has advanced and promoted the roofing industry by funding philanthropic initiatives, research, educational and technological programs. The foundation works to benefit the trade overall, striving to improve businesses and develop opportunities that offer ongoing success for the future of the industry. Through service and funding to communities, the Roofing Alliance provides charitable support, scholarships, research funding and much more. The organization is built on a strong membership of roofing professionals including contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service providers and individuals who are all focused on giving back to the roofing industry.
During the 25-year anniversary celebration, the foundation membership will encourage roofing companies and individuals to:
- Join – Member participation is vital, and the Roofing Alliance is always seeking new members
- Connect – In addition to maintaining Ronald McDonald House program roofs, there are a variety of ways to volunteer
- Support – The Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program
- Fulfill – Philanthropic goals and leave a legacy with a Planned Gift
- Attend – Roofing Alliance events, including the Construction Management Student Design Competition
For more information on the 25th anniversary of the Roofing Alliance, contact Bennett Judson, the Roofing Alliance’s executive director, at bjudson@roofingalliance.net or visit www.roofingalliance.net.
