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IRE 2026

IRE 2026 General Session: State of the Industry 2026 Deep Dive

RC's annual research takes center stage during IRE 2026 discussion with Trent Cotney and McKay Daniels.

Art Aisner

December 15, 2025

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Get a closer look into RC's annual roofing survey results with a powerhouse panel at IRE 2026 in Las Vegas.

Roofer Health

NRCA Addresses Mental Health Concerns for Roofing Contractors

The National Roofing Contractors Association’s 'Be Tough Enough' campaign builds momentum into 2026.

Art Aisner

December 15, 2025

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The National Roofing Contractors Association continues to put a spotlight on suicide prevention and other ways to address mental health issues impacting the construction trades.

Workers with Bachman’s Roofing in Pennsylvania install a new roof for a breast cancer survivor in October.

Giving Back

Thankful and Giving: How the Roofing Industry Stepped Up in 2025

From donations of free roofs to school supplies, roofing companies gave back in a challenging year

Chris Gray

November 24, 2025

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Amid a challenging year, roofing companies nationwide proved that compassion is second nature through donating roofs, supplies, and time to help families, veterans, and communities in need.

Contractor of the Year

RC Announces 2025 Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year Finalists

Three residential roofing contractors are in the running for RC's annual award announced Dec. 4 at Best of Success.

Art Aisner

October 11, 2025

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One of these three roofing companies will be named RC's Residential Roofing Contractor of the Year at Best of Success on Dec. 4 in Arlington, Texas.

2025 Young Guns

Roofing Reinvented

Young Gun Wendy Lucas

Tanja Kern

October 3, 2025

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How Wendy Lucas turned an unexpected career pivot into a mission to transform client experience and inspire the next generation of roofing professionals.

2025 Young Guns

Sales and Success

Young Gun Amanda Veinott-Praml

Chris Gray

October 3, 2025

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Armed with a degree in organizational psychology, Amada Veinott-Praml finds success through tech, social media and community involvement

2025 Young Guns

Executive Strength

Young Gun and high school dropout Drake Gordon is focused on professional growth and expanding his $32 million roofing enterprise in a robust market

Art Aisner

October 3, 2025

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This high school dropout is focused on professional growth and expanding his $32 million roofing enterprise in a robust market.

2025 Young Guns

Late Bloomer

Young Gun Aaron Christy

Art Aisner

October 3, 2025

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Aaron Christy entered the roofing industry late in his entrepreneurial journey and has Indy Roof & Restoration on the rise.

2025 Young Guns

Fitting Right In

Young Gun Charlie Rademacher

Art Aisner

October 3, 2025

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After a major move from Manhattan, Charlie Rademacher fits right into the family business — focused on relationship-driven sales and service.

2025 Young Guns

Roofing Concierge

Young Gun Kenny Locatelli

Chris Gray

October 3, 2025

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Since entering roofing in 2017, Kenny Locatelli has built 180 Contractors into more than a roofing company — a service-driven business built on communication, vision and customer care.