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IRE Responds to FAQ for Their Virtual Event and In-Person Expo
By International Roofing Expo. Get all of your questions answered for the IRE virtual conference and expo, as well as the in-person event. In December, the International Roofing Expo (IRE) announced that a virtual conference and expo will be launched in 2021 as well as an in-person event. The virtual ...
SRC Summit to Host Women’s Networking Lunch Followed by Leadership Panel
Storm Consultants LLC presents SRC Summit January 23-25, 2021 at The Frisco Texas Convention Center. Storm Consultants LLC, the leading expert on the restoration contracting market, is proud to announce the first women’s networking lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m. on January 23 followed by a special leadership panel for women. This ...
S2:E7 Coffee Conversations - The Rise of Women in Roofing
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Co-chairs of National Women in Roofing discuss the importance of balance, diversity, equity and inclusion in the roofing industry. Jennifer Stone of Johns Manville and Renae Bales of KPost Roofing and Waterproofing join Heidi J. Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® partner, to talk about the growing involvement ...
A Quick Look at What Brought IKO 70 Years of Success
By Carol Perkins, IKO. Learn why IKO’s philosophy of “people elevated” helped the company realize it’s founders’ vision. As IKO prepares to celebrate for its 70th anniversary in 2021, our slogan “Roofing Elevated” comes to mind. I believe the growth and success this company has seen over the years is in large ...
S2:E7 Coffee Conversations - The Rise of Women in Roofing - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with Jennifer Stone and Renae Bales, the co-chairs of National Women in Roofing. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast, or watch the webinar here. Heidi Ellsworth: Good morning, everybody and welcome to Coffee Conversations. Today, as ...
NWIR Celebrates Women’s Careers in the Industry
By National Women In Roofing. Mardee Billingsley answers five questions from NWIR’s Wise Women in Roofing blog series. Through networking, mentoring, education and recruitment opportunities, National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is dedicated to advancing the careers of women roofing professionals. This volunteer-based organization focuses on connecting women with ...
The Roofing Community Inspires Giving Back
RCS Influencer Heidi J. Ellsworth says that the roofing industry has a big heart, and its generosity inspires others to give. I am constantly inspired by my roofing friends and the roofing industry overall for their commitment to giving back. It inspires me every day and for this month’s Roofing ...
The Importance of Humility
By Esther Ehrenman, eCommerce Manager, Beacon Building Products, NWIR. Jayla Scholis’ journey into roofing and the lessons she’s learned from her mentors. In 2018, Jayla Scholis received a message on LinkedIn from a Beacon Building Products recruiter. Jayla was a student athlete at UC Berkley and had never considered roofing ...
Giving Back is More Than Just Writing a Check
RCS influencer Michelle Boykin says that sharing what you and your company are passionate about can inspire others to become involved in a cause. Giving back to the community is important, both as an individual and as a company. It is a way to share your “why” with others and ...
This Distributor Grew from One State to National Prominence in a Matter of Years
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Founded at the height of the 2008 Great Recession, this company has thrived in the roofing industry. The Great Recession was a period of economic downturn that lasted from 2007 – 2009, devastating the financial markets and the banking and real estate industries. New homebuilding ground ...
