The roofing industry is mourning the loss of veteran contractor and former Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) President John “JC” Carruth. The Jupiter, Fla., resident, died in March at age 95.

Carruth was the oldest of 11 children and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was the owner of Carruth Roofing Co. in Miami for 56 years, and left a lasting legacy for contractors through his heavy involvement with the FRSA over the years. Carruth joined the organization in 1964 and immediately established himself as a leader on several volunteer committees.

“Over his many years of involvement, John was instrumental in establishing a path for FRSA that helped cement the organization as a leader within the industry,” according to remarks provided by the FRSA for his memorial on March 17.

In 1975, he suggested the FRSA board of directors purchase land for its first headquarters, a project he later oversaw. He became association president in 1976 and remained actively involved after his term, serving on numerous committees and task forces. He was involved not only at the state level, but also within his local affiliate, the South Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, where he also served as president.

He spent four years on the executive committee, was awarded lifetime membership, and received the Campanella Award – the organization’s highest honor – in 1978.

“John was involved in every aspect of FRSA – from the committees within the association, to the workers’ comp Self Insurers Fund,” the FRSA statement noted. “He worked tirelessly and assisted staff whenever and wherever he could. John has left a lasting legacy with FRSA and the industry for which we are especially grateful.”

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Charlyne; five children and six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the FRSA’s Education Foundation established an endowment in Carruth’s memory. Find more information here, or email to lisapate@floridaroof.com.

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) recognized the winners of its various awards during the 2021 MRCA Conference and Expo, including the James Q. McCawley Award, its most prestigious honor.

This year’s McCawley Award went to Larry Marshall, president of L Marshall Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. in Glenview, Ill. Marshall, a past president of the MRCA, entered the industry in the late '70s while attending law school at night. After graduating, he transformed L Marshall Roofing from residential roofing to a commercial roofing business. It is in its 108th year in business, and in 2013, earned Roofing Contractor’s Commercial Contractor of the Year honor.

Aside from serving as the MRCA president, Marshall also served on the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association’s board from 1990 to 1994 as well as on the city council for the City of Lake Forest, Ill. and supporting the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School.

Other award winners included the 2021 ELITE Sharp Safety Award winners, which recognizes companies for their commitment to improving jobsite safety through the development, implementation and enforcement of safety programs. This year’s winners include:

• Platinum: Advanced Industrial Roofing Inc., Beldon Roofing Company, CIM Roofing, Diamond Roofing, Empire Roofing Inc., Holland Roofing, KPost Company, Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc., Meade Construction Inc., R. Adams Roofing Inc., Royalty Roofing, T&K Roofing and Sheet Metal Company Inc., Texas Roof Management Inc., Zenith Roofing Services LLC.
• Gold: AAA Roofing Co. Inc., Delta Innovative Services, Fisher Roofing of Kearney, Kaw Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Rackley Roofing Company Inc., Roof Tech Inc., Wm Kramer & Son Inc.
• Silver: Alpha Roofing Company, McDowall Company, Roofmasters Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. Inc.
• Bronze: Highland Roofing Company Inc., Nu-Tec Roofing Contractors Inc.

The MRCA also named its 2021 Impact Award winner: the Dale family and the team at Kaw Roofing and Sheet Metal. They were recognized for the Michael Daly Memorial Scholarship Foundation, established in 2011 in memory of Michael Daly, the son of John and brother to Chris. The foundation provides financial support for continued education to family members working in Kansas City. More than $300,000 in funds have been provided to over 100 applicants in the last 10 years.

Registration is open for the Western States Roofing Contractors Association's (WSRCA) 2022 Western Roofing Expo, a premier regional roofing and waterproofing event. The expo returns to Las Vegas Sept. 24-26 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel.

Early bird pricing for the expo is available until June 30 and includes 10% off full registration packages. This year's show includes an expanded exhibit floor with more than 170 companies offering the latest products and solutions, a new Family Feud-style game experience and the Roofing Games competition alongside educational sessions, fundraising events and more.

The expo kicks off on Sept. 24 with the Bob Porter Golf Tournament and sporting clays tournament. The fan-favorite events are fundraisers for the Davis Memorial Foundation, which provides scholarships to individuals looking to further their education, especially in the construction industry. That same evening, guests can enjoy the welcome event and auction, with everything from travel trips, jewelry, roofing items and more up for grabs. Proceeds from the auction benefit the Davis Memorial Foundation.

Educational sessions begin on Sept. 25, including seminars where attendees can earn AiA and IIBEC CEUs while learning about best practices. Visit the schedule of events for a full list of sessions.

On Sept. 25, Trent Cotney and John Kenney will host "Roofers Feud" and "Roofing Trivia" interactive game experiences on the trade show stage, highlighting aspects of roofing trivia including the history of roofing. Both Cotney and Kenney are collectors of roofing memorabilia, with the presentation including questions on historical photos, advertising and specification manuals.

A legislative luncheon on Sept. 25 will have Craig Brightup of The Brightup Group and McKay Daniels, COO of the National Roofing Contractors Association, discussing critical issues affecting the commercial and residential roofing industry. The following day, another luncheon will feature Eric Dittelman, a mentalist who combines improv humor and mind reading. He has been featured on "America's Got Talent," "Ellen," "Live with Kelly and Ryan," and "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" and has performed around the country.

National Women in Roofing is inviting attendees to join them on Sept. 26 for a breakfast conversation with the women on the WSRCA board. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and mimosas while discussing how networking and personal growth can help you excel at your company.

Finally, don't miss the Roofing Games, the industry’s first official set of competitions sanctioned by a roofing association. Participants compete in a series of events that challenge their knowledge and skill set level pertaining to equipment, material and processes in the roofing industry. Participants are judged on accuracy, aesthetics, speed and workmanship.

For more information and to register, visit westernroofingexpo.com.

NEW ORLEANS — The National Roofing Contractors Association’s (NRCA) Future Executives Institute (FEI) recognized its graduates for 2022 during the NRCA’s 135th Annual Convention in New Orleans.

FEI is a comprehensive three-year educational program designed to develop the management and leadership skills of future and current roofing contracting company leaders.  

The following are FEI’s Class 9 graduates:  

• Matthew Adler, project manager for J.L. Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Joliet, Ill.  
• Shaun Andrews, president of Phinney Industrial Roofing, Columbus, Ohio  
• Aaron Mark Antis, vice president, sales and field operations, for Antis Roofing & Waterproofing LLC, Irvine, Calif.  
• John T. Barker, vice president, business administration and human resources, for KPost Company, Dallas
• Ben Cadle, estimating/project manager for Service Works Commercial Roofing Inc., Tampa, Fla.  
• Joe Chajkowski, regional production manager, residential tract homes, for The Roof Depot Inc., Alpharetta, Ga.  
• Kaitlin Cox, account representative/administrative specialist for Bliss Roofing Inc., Clackamas, Ore.
• Brandon D. Dennis, director of sales and estimating for Sutter Roofing, Sarasota, Fla.  
• Nick Fania, vice president of operations for The Fania Roofing Co., Dover, N.J.  
• Kevin Filotto, project manager for Filotto Roofing Inc., Crest Hill, Ill.  
• Billy Guyette, owner/operator of Guyette Roofing and Construction, Montgomery, Ala.  
• Ryan J. Lauer, partner at Front Range Roofing Systems LLC, Greeley, Colo.  
• Zachary Littleton, estimating manager for R&B Roofing LLC, Garland, Texas  
• Stacey Lytton, chief operating officer of Horch Roofing Inc., Warren, Maine  
• Douglas J. Mackesty, vice president of Schefers Roofing Co., Grain Valley, Mo.  
• Ryan H. Malone, vice president of E. Cornell Malone Corp., Jackson, Miss.  
• Jarrell Perrin, senior project manager for Sun Commercial Roofs, Dallas  
• Jerry Pine, field operations for Pine Roofing Co. and Kedmont Waterproofing, Chicago  
• Kyle L. Price, service manager for AAA Roofing Co. Inc., Indianapolis

• Lincoln Register, president of Register Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Jacksonville, Fla.  
• John Scalo, senior vice president of Burns & Scalo Roofing, Pittsburgh  
• Peter F. Schenkel, vice president of C. L. Schust Co. Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind.  
• Andrew Strauser, president of Nations Roof, Springboro, Ohio  
• Jeremy Wohlfiel, owner and project manager for Merit Contracting, Rochester, Minn.  
• Ashley N. Wood, Hagerstown division manager for Heidler Roofing Services Inc., Hagerstown, Md.
• Michael Zieverink, director of operations for Deer Park Roofing Inc., Cincinnati

For more information about FEI, visit nrca.net/education/fei.

ROSEMONT, Ill. — A coalition of industry trade associations representing contractors, consultants and manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada has completed its Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing for the fourth quarter of 2021.

Survey participants included roofing contractors (73%) and roof consultants (27%). Most respondents indicated they primarily work on low-slope roof systems (47%) or provide low-slope and steep-slope roofing services (41%). All regions of the U.S. and most Canadian provinces were represented.

The survey results indicate opportunities in the reroofing industry improved during the fourth quarter of 2021 when compared with the same quarter in 2020.

Nearly half (49%) of respondents indicated their customer inquiries increased. Thirty-one percent of respondents reported no change in activity, and 21% indicated a decrease in customer inquiries. Project contracts increased for 44% of respondents, 33% of respondents indicated no change in activity and 22% reported a decrease in project contracts.

Two new indices offer insight regarding customer inquiries and project contracts across market segments. The indices are based on a 0 to 100 scale. A score of 50 or higher suggests expansion or optimism; a score below 50 indicates contraction or pessimism.

The customer inquiries index score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 58.9, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 66.8, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 61.6.

The project contracts index score for the steep-slope reroofing market is 58, the score for the low-slope reroofing market is 61.6, and the score for the blended low- and steep-slope reroofing market is 61.5.

As of January 2022, 16% of roofing contractors reported no project backlogs, 39% reported project backlogs of one to two months and 23% reported project backlogs of three to four months. Twenty-two percent of roofing contractors reported project backlogs of five months or more.

The survey is an industrywide effort spearheaded by a coalition of trade associations, including the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association, Canadian Roofing Contractors Association, Chemical Fabrics & Film Association Inc., EPDM Roofing Association, International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants, Metal Construction Association, National Roofing Contractors Association, National Women in Roofing, Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association and Single Ply Roofing Industry.

The complete results of the Quarterly Market Index Survey for Reroofing are available to those who participate in the survey via an online dashboard that enables users to filter results by region and other metrics. Any contractor or consultant who wants to participate in next quarter’s brief survey can sign up for a notification at http://bit.ly/37ank7D.