QXO has named five finalists in its sixth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, recognizing women across the U.S. and Canada for leadership, innovation and industry impact.

Now in its sixth year, the program shines a spotlight on female roofing professionals who are making a difference through innovation, mentorship, safety and a commitment to excellence in their field. These finalists represent the future of roofing across North America. The winner will receive $10,000 USD and tickets to 2027 NWIR Days and IRE. Four finalists will receive $1,000 USD.

The five 2026 finalists are:

• Vanessa Fusco, CEO, Rejoice & Restore LLC, Naugatuck, Conn.
• Jennifer George, Co-Founder and CEO of Northern Arizona Roof Services, Flagstaff, Ariz.
• Lauren Marsh, President, Ridgeline Construction HSV, Inc., Athens, Ala.
• Kathleen Maxwell, CEO, Maxwell Roofing & Sheet Metal, Nashville, Tenn.
• Stacey Oakley, Chief of Staff, ProFormance Builder Solutions, Winter Garden,Fla.

“We’re proud to recognize the outstanding women who are strengthening the roofing industry through leadership, innovation and dedication to their communities,” said QXO Chief Human Resources Officer Josephine Berisha. “We received many outstanding nominations of accomplished women throughout the industry, so our five finalists should be very proud of making it to the public voting stage."

This year’s finalists were selected from over 2,000 nominations across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of judges, including QXO executives, prior winners and female industry leaders, reviewed submissions and selected five finalists. Public voting is open from May 20 through May 29, 2026, at go.qxo.com/frpoty-vote-2026.

The grand-prize winner and runners-up will be announced on June 3, 2026, and all will receive funding for professional growth and be highlighted as industry role models.