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IRE 2026

ABC Supply Brings Soccer Star Landon Donovan to IRE 2026

With two booths filled with education, competition and networking, the distributor is set to deliver one of the show’s most engaging experiences

By Roofing Contractor Staff
Landon Donovan
Photo Credit: Hameltion, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
January 12, 2026

ABC Supply is bringing high energy and star power to the 2026 International Roofing Expo (IRE). With two booths filled with education, competition and networking, the distributor is set to deliver one of the show’s most engaging experiences.

At booth 4501, attendees can meet American soccer legend Landon Donovan for an autograph signing on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. Donovan, a three-time FIFA World Cup competitor and four-time U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year, will also be the centerpiece of ABC Supply’s Soccer Simulator Challenge. Participants can test their skills for a chance to win a custom ABC Supply soccer jersey signed by Donovan, with three winners selected daily on Jan. 20 and 21.

In addition to interactive fun, ABC Supply will host a full slate of speaker sessions focused on helping contractors sharpen operations, protect margins and prepare for 2026. Sessions will cover topics including profitability, digital automation, sales team culture, tax strategies and AI-driven growth, with presentations from industry partners such as Latinos En Roofing, JobNimbus, Hover, AccuLynx and Roofr. Several sessions will be offered in Spanish.

Score a Soccer Legend’s Autograph and Key Industry Insights

  • Autograph Signing With Landon Donovan: Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in American soccer history, Donovan is the all-time leading goal scorer for the LA Galaxy, Major League Soccer and the U.S. Men’s National Team. He’s represented the United States in three FIFA World Cups and is a four-time U.S. Soccer Male Athlete of the Year. Attendees can meet Landon in the booth on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Soccer Simulator Challenge: Think you’ve got game? Shoot for gold and compete for a custom ABC Supply soccer jersey signed by Landon, with three winners daily on January 20 and 21.
  • Speaker Sessions: Join us for expert-led sessions packed with tips, tools and tactics to help you stay ahead in 2026. Limited seating is available. See the full speaker itinerary below.

Tuesday, January 20

  • Turn Processes Into Profits (Spanish session) — 12:45–1:30 p.m.
    • Presented by Latinos En Roofing with speakers Gustavo Arteaga, managing director, and Diego Luca, assistant director
  • How Elite Roofers Protect Margins With ABC Supply — 1:45–2:30 p.m.
    • Presented by JobNimbus with speaker Wade Brown, vice president of business development
  • How to Use Smart Tax Strategies in Your Roofing Business (Spanish session) — 2:45–3:30 p.m.
    • Presented by Latinos En Roofing with speaker Marcos Ramirez, owner and accountant of Toro Taxes
  • Future-Proof Your Construction Business: Digital Automation That Delivers Real Profit — 3:45–4:30 p.m.
    • Presented by Hover with speaker Nick Carnevale, senior channel partnerships representative

Wednesday, January 21

  • Culture Over Commission: Building Sales Teams That Stay (Spanish session) — 11:30–12:15 p.m.
    • Presented by Latinos En Roofing with speaker Erick Hernandez, owner and founder of E&D Premier Roofing & Solar
  • Win More Jobs Faster: The AccuLynx Advantage — 12:30–1:15 p.m.
    • Presented by AccuLynx with speaker Lynn Foster, director of operations
  • The AI Advantage: How Roofing Companies Are Using Technology to Grow (Spanish session) — 1:30–2:15 p.m.
    • Presented by Latinos En Roofing with speaker Amparo Sancen, founder and CEO of Sancen Contracting and creator of Latinos En Roofing.

Thursday, January 22

  • Why Your Sales Focus Is Killing Your Business — 11:30–12:15 p.m.
    • Presented by Roofr with speaker Pete McKendrick, product strategy lead
  • How to Use Smart Tax Strategies in Your Roofing Business (Spanish session) — 12:30–1:15 p.m.
    • Presented by Latinos En Roofing with speaker Marcos Ramirez, owner and accountant of Toro Taxes

Don’t miss your chance to learn, compete and connect. Add booths 4501 and 3920 to your itinerary and visit www.abcsupply.com/ire-2026 for updates.

 

KEYWORDS: ABC Supply Co. educational sessions IRE (International Roofing Expo) Latinos en Roofing

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