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In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with  Monica Vornbrock  de The Glo Group  and Lorna Rojas  de TREMCO  to discuss the growing need for bilingual leadership development in the roofing industry. They explore how the Bilingual Leadership Program is helping companies strengthen leadership pipelines, improve communication, support safety  initiatives  and  prepare  the...

In this September Roofer of the Month podcast , Megan Ellsworth sits down with Alex Arellano , Kris Hitesman and Paul Hitesman of Capitol Roofing to discuss the values, leadership and dedication that have helped shape the company's success. The conversation explores the company's history, the challenges they've overcome and the strategies they use to deliver exceptional roofing solutions while bui...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth visits with Jennifer Hogan, president of the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants  (IIBEC) , about turning summer internships into meaningful introductions to the building enclosure industry. They discuss how student membership, industry education, events,  scholarships  and strong mentoring relationships can help emergin...

In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by SOPREMA's Mark DeFreitas, VP of Strategic Accounts, and Chris Evans, Vice President of Estimating for KPost Roofing & Waterproofing to discuss the award-winning roofing system installed on the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. The conversation explores the industry trends driving demand for compl...

In this Read Listen Watch ®, Megan Ellsworth welcomes MetalForming , LLC's Vice President of Architectural Sales, Ryan Lemmel, for an exclusive METALCON preview and to discover how their newest products tackle today's biggest challenges in the metal construction industry. From precision and productivity to automation and support, learn how these innovations can transform your workflow and drive gr...

In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Greg Hudson, Duro-Last's vice president of commercial excellence, to discuss how innovation is shaping the future of commercial roofing and creating new opportunities for contractors. Greg shares how Duro-Last's latest product advancements and strategic partnerships are designed to solve real-world challenges in the field while...

In  this episode of   Roofing Road Trips ® ,  host  Heidi  J.  Ellsworth sits down with Meredith Hafer from CertainTeed to talk  about how contractors can take their business to the next level with the CertainTeed Credentialed Contractor Program. They dive into the tools, training and partnerships that make running a roofing business easier and more rewarding  on every level . Meredith shares how...

In today's episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards is joined by Mike Bothman of Wil-Mar Products to discuss the value of being prepared before you ever climb the ladder. They dive into common service-call challenges , what belongs in a well-stocked truck and how having the right materials on hand can help contractors save time, earn trust and deliver better service. Listen as they discuss pr...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips ® , host Karen Edwards welcomes Jon Gardner of Owens Corning along with Joshua Adams and Mitchell Casiano of Roof Scout for a conversation about  artificial  intelligence  ( AI )  in roofing sales. Together, they tackle the biggest misconceptions contractors have about adopting AI, what the first  30 days  with Scout really look like and where sales teams typi...

In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, Heidi  J.  Ellsworth sits down with Douglas Wade, the new CEO of RPH, to discuss innovation in commercial roofing  with an emphasis on  proper roof and wall penetration management. Doug shares what contractors, consultants and building owners often misunderstand about  rooftop   penetrations and how those challenges are shaping his vision for RPH .  Listeners w...

In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Megan Ellsworth sits down with Megan Pope, e xecutive d irector of MRCA, and Chris Daly, v ice p resident of KAW Roofing & Sheet Metal, to discuss the impact of the new MRCA L eaders hip Summit. The MRCA Leadership Summit was designed specifically for roofing company owners, executives and decision-makers and focuses on high-level education, leadership...

In this RoofersCoffeeShop ® Coffee Conversations, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Joel Stanley of Anchor Products; Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese; and Mark Graham of NRCA , to explore the hidden risks on rooftops that are costing contractors money and how they can be transformed into new revenue opportunities. From code changes to improper equipment installations and drainage challenges, the grou...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Sarah Spink, CEO of Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA ), to recap the 2026 Charity Team Challenge. They reflect on the event's highlights, the impact of supporting LandAid and how the challenge brought the roofing and waterproofing community together for a great cause. Tune in to hear memorable moments from thi...

In this Stories from the Roof podcast, Megan sits down with David Nye, chief growth officer of and former president of Peak Roofing Partners and founder of Skymark Roofing, to explore a career built on purpose, trust and leadership. This conversation dives into David's unique journey from law enforcement to the roofing industry, where he traded a badge for a business plan and built a company groun...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams & Reese to discuss the current state of the roofing industry as we move into the second half of 2026. From evolving challenges to emerging opportunities, they explore what contractors are facing today and how the industry is adapting. Trent shares insights from a legal and business perspective, help...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Chris Kane of Adams & Reese to talk about how roofing businesses can navigate storm season from a smarter business perspective. They discuss current storm season trends, how regulations, insurance requirements and policy changes are impacting the industry and what companies should be thinking about when it comes to products,...

In this Roofing Road Trips® episode, host Karol Weyman welcomes John Kenney,  of Cotney Consulting Group, who has  more than 40 years of industry experience, to celebrate the launch of RoofersCoffeeShop.ca. Drawing on his work in both Canada and the United States, John shares his perspective on the Canadian roofing market, the challenges contractors  face  and the opportunities ahead. They also ex...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Jameson Allen from Flash Weather AI to explore everything contractors need to know about Flash Weather's Hail Prediction service. They discuss how hail forecasting is evolving, why better storm intelligence matters for roofing  professionals  and what contractors should be asking when evaluating weather technology for their busin...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Karen Edwards sits down with Zac Gaydosh of ABC Supply to talk about the evolving world of commercial roofing distribution and the relationships that keep projects moving. From memorable industry experiences to the daily coordination needed to support contractors, Zac shares insight into how distributors help roofing professionals select the right materials,...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips UK, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Ruth Scarrott, Head of Careers at NFRC, to break down how roofing businesses can build stronger teams and future leaders. From NFRC's Climbing the Ladder initiative, they dive into real ways contractors can attract new talent, develop skilled crews and create clear career paths that keep employees engaged. Learn how apprentic...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth catches up with Central States Director of Marketing and Communications, Melissa Dunson, to discuss how technology is transforming the metal roof takeoff process for roofing contractors. Melissa shares how digital measurement tools, streamlined workflows and Central States' takeoff services help contractors move from measurement to mater...

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host  Megan E l lsworth   joins  Rick Vining , of CertainTeed Triple Crown Winner, Weather Safe  Restoration  to  e xplore  exactly what this award means , from the experience, performance and service to get there to the ben e fits winning brings  in this highly competit i ve market. Join them as   Megan and Mike exp lore what it takes  to win and why it sho...

This month's question:  Private Equity and Industry Consolidation How PE money is reshaping competition Risks and opportunities for independent contractors Preparing your business for acquisition or defense   Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/   Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club...

On this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Michael Kwart, executive director of the Insulation Contractors Association of America (ICAA), to explore the critical role insulation plays in today's building envelope. From energy efficiency to sustainability, insulation is more important than ever — and Michael shares how ICAA supports contractors nationwide while advancing...

In this  Roofing Road Trips ®  episode, host Heidi  J.  Ellsworth sits down with Joe Thompson from CertainTeed to talk about the value of hands-on learning in today's roofing industry. They dive into how CertainTeed's Mobile Training Vehicle brings live demonstrations, product  education  and skill-building straight to contractors and distributors across the country. Joe shares how these on-site t...