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TAMKO's Rick the Roofer Retires After 52-Year Career in the Roofing Industry

February 23, 2021

TAMKO shares tribute video of Rick Taylor featuring highlights from Rick the Roofer roadshows and well-wishes from fellow TAMKO team members.

Bob Gender Western Specialty Contractors

Western Specialty Contractors Region Manager Bob Gender to Retire After 37 Years

December 29, 2020

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Gender started his career at Western in 1983 in its sealant division, working his way up to region manager to oversee the company's roofing and sheet metal branches.

Boak & Sons Inc. Celebrates Retirement of Two Long-Term Employees

October 28, 2020

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Longtime Boak & Sons Inc. employees Regina Fisher and Sam Febo have announced their retirement after decades of service.

The COVID-19 Economy and the Roofing Contractor’s Exit

August 28, 2020

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There is no perfect exit strategy for the COVID-19 crisis, but keeping these tips in mind will make planning one much smoother.

ROCKWOOL President Trent Ogilvie to Retire After 25 Years

ROCKWOOL Nordics Managing Director Rory Moss Will Step Into the Role of President

February 7, 2020

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ROCKWOOL announced that its president, Trent Ogilvie will retire after 25 years, with ROCKWOOL Nordics Managing Editor Rory Moss taking his place in April.

8 Key Disciplines of a Successful Exit from Your Roofing Business

Ideally, succession planning should be an ongoing process so that when you’re ready, the final transition can take place in three years.

Kevin Kennedy

November 22, 2019

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An owner's exit from a business will probably be the largest financial event of their life.

METALCON Vice President of Tradeshows Retires after 35 Years

October 21, 2019

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After 35 years of dedicated service to the metal construction industry, Claire Kilcoyne will step down as the vice president of tradeshows for METALCON.

Three Elephants in the Roofing Contractor’s Office Before the Exit

Once you have financial clarity for your retirement you can focus on becoming less of a manager and more of a coach mentor.

Kevin Kennedy

August 21, 2019

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Many baby boomer roofing contractors intuitively understand they need to plan for the exit but are consumed with the day-to-day grind and procrastinate.