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In memoriam of David Roodvoets
RICOWI Lifetime Honorary Member, David Lee Roodvoets, 86, of Montague, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Jordan Loudon, the executive director of RICOWI, Inc, shared a little about David, "Dave was an integral member of RICOWI, having been the Program Coordinator and report writer for the hail and wind ...
In memoriam of Thomas Black
During his career, Thomas Black helped lead the development of a nationwide industry marketing program for residential metal roofing in the United States. Thomas Lee Black’s great heart gave out on December 15, 2024, one month prior to his 83rd birthday. Tom, a resident of Belfair, Washington, loved music and sports ...
Wick Buildings mourns the loss of visionary founder John F. Wick
More than a founder, he helped establish a new segment of the construction industry. It is with profound sadness that Wick Buildings announces the passing of our esteemed founder, John F. Wick, who left us on January 15, 2025, after 98 ½ years. John Wick was not only a trailblazer in ...
In memoriam of Guy Smith (1959-2024)
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. The family of Guy E. Smith announced his unexpected passing on December 26, 2024 at the age of 65. He died at home of a sudden heart attack. ...
MRA honors original founder member, Executive Director Tom Black
Tom inspired the original coalition of suppliers and fabricators that created the MRA. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) honors the memory and many accomplishments of Tom Black, MRA’s original executive director and a founding member of the organization, who passed away recently. Tom served as MRA’s first executive director – a position ...
In memory of Patricia (Patty) McKenna
Patty established McKenna Roofing & Construction, of which she served as president and has been a member of NERCA since 1999. It is with profound sadness that the family announced that Patricia Smith (Lemois) McKenna, 66, beloved wife, mother, gigi, aunt and friend, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Hope ...
Remembering Atlantic Equipment's founder, Colin J. Cash Sr.
With deepest sympathy, we want to inform you that Colin J. Cash Sr. passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Atlantic Equipment was founded by Colin Cash, Sr. in 1970 and has been a member of NERCA since 1982. You can read his obituary below: Colin J. Cash, a cherished member of the ...
The passing of an MRA founder Kenneth A. Barnhardt
In memory of Ken and everything he did for the roofing industry, in Montana and beyond. On behalf of the Montana Roofing Associaiotn (MRA), Quality Roofing and the Barnhardt Family, we announce with a heavy heart the passing of one of our founding members, Kenneth A. Barnhardt. Below is a message from ...
In Memoriam: Kiara Baker, daughter of Slate Baker
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of the daughter of Slate Baker, our good friend, longtime CRA member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Slate, his family and friends. Kiara Baker (19) left this world for a heavenly one on January 31, ...
Remembering Jonathan Rider
It is with great sadness that we share the loss of MCA board member Jonathan Rider. Jonathan Rider, 40, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Corinth, Mississippi, after being diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer during a routine medical checkup 6 months earlier. Rider (shown with Dale Nelson) was the third ...
