The Roofing Alliance Announces New 2019-2020 Leadership

Rosemont, IL - The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announces their new Roofing Alliance Board of Trustees for 2019-2020. Leading the Roofing Alliance Board is Josh Kelly of OMG Roofing Products as the 2019-20 president.

The Roofing Alliance is made up of all roofing professionals including manufacturers, distributors and contractors, who sit next to each other with equal voting rights, working on how they can fund important initiatives, education and charities supported by the roofing industry. The volunteer leadership are dedicated roofing professionals who offer their combined talents and commitment to guide this important foundation.

The Roofing Alliance was established within the National Roofing Foundation (NRF) to create a permanent endowment fund to serve as a highly focused resource for the roofing industry. As the Foundation of NRCA, its objectives are to fund research projects while also supporting and funding charitable and educational programs.

Currently, the Roofing Alliance is actively funding and supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities® where the Roofing Alliance and NRCA contractors have adopted 165 stand-alone roofs, providing service and maintenance to keep Ronald McDonald House families together. The Roofing Alliance is also committed to Career Technical Education supporting NRCA’s partnership with SkillsUSA and hosting an annual Student Competition during the NRCA’s annual convention and International Roofing Expo©.

New Roofing Alliance Officers and Trustees terms were effective June 1, 2019.

2019-20 Roofing Alliance Officers:

• Josh Kelly, OMG Roofing Products, Agawam, Massachusetts – President for 2019-20

• Kyle Thomas, Thomas Roofing, Mobile, Alabama - Vice President for 2019-20; President for 2020-21

• Jason Dark, Saginaw, Michigan - Secretary-Treasurer for 2019-20

Trustees for 2019-2023:

• Charles Antis, Antis Roofing & Waterproofing, Irvine, California

• Jason Dark, Duro-Last, Saginaw, Michigan

• Piers Dormeyer, EagleView Technologies, Tarpon Springs, Florida and

• Kelly Van Winkle, King of Texas Roofing, Grand Prairie, Texas

For more information on the Roofing Alliance contact Bennett Judson, the Roofing Alliance’s executive director, at bjudson@nrca.net or visit www.roofingalliance.net.

About the Roofing Alliance

The Roofing Alliance is committed to shaping the industry’s future by funding education, research, scholarships and philanthropic initiatives, all for the purpose of securing the industry’s future excellence. Composed of 166 members representing leaders from the contracting, manufacturing, distribution and service provider communities, the Roofing Alliance has committed $13 million to enhance the performance and long-term viability of the industry and allocated more than $5 million to fund 48 research, education, technical and philanthropic programs and projects. Serving as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Roofing Alliance members are focused on giving back and supporting high-quality educational programs and ensuring timely and forward-thinking industry responses to major economic and technological issues. For more information about Roofing Alliance initiatives, visit www.roofingalliance.net.