Metal Roofing Alliance Names New Executive Director
ST. LOUIS — The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has announced the appointment of Bill Hippard as executive director of the organization focused on building the residential metal roofing industry. Hippard replaces Tom Black, the MRA’s inaugural executive director, who has retired. In his new role, Hippard will be responsible for the daily management of the MRA’s ongoing North American marketing program to increase metal roofing’s residential market share.
Hippard brings more than 40 years of industry experience to his new position, including a wide variety of management positions with both U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh and Pre-Coat Metals in St. Louis. He recently retired from Pre-Coat Metals as vice president of sales.