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Johnny Zamrzla Western States Roofing Contractor Association

Obituary

Roofing Industry Mourns Loss of Johnny Zamrzla

Roofing leader helped shape the WSRCA and earned multiple honors for his contributions

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

April 16, 2025

The roofing world mourns the loss of a true legend. Johnny "Johnny Z" Zamrzla, industry icon and leader, has passed away at 86. Learn about his lasting impact.

INternational Roofing Expo 2025 Keynote Speaker Reid Ribble

IRE 2025 Keynote

The American Dream isn't Dead, Just Different

Art Aisner

April 14, 2025

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Retired NRCA CEO Reid Ribble took IRE attendees down memory lane to show them that the American dream might feel dead but is very much alive.

Nearly 16,000 attendees filled the massive show floor at the Henry B. González Convention Center during the 2025 International Roofing Expo.

Massive Crowds Gather for 2025 International Roofing Expo

Thousands of roofing professionals descended on San Antonio for what show planners speculate is the biggest IRE in the show’s history

April 14, 2025

Nearly 16,000 people attended the 2025 International Roofing Expo, making it one of the biggest shows yet. Relive the show with our roundup spotlighting highlights from this year's expo.

Roofing Day 2025 was the most successful lobbying event the NRCA has hosted since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legilsative Dispatch

NRCA 'Roofing Day' Lobby Effort Successful Amid Tariff Chaos

Despite the uncertainty, attendee participation was greater than any time before the COVID-19 pandemic

Bryan Gottlieb

April 10, 2025

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Record turnout at the National Roofing Contractors Association's Roofing Day 2025 saw industry pros lobby Congress on tax and labor reforms — amid tariffs that rattled markets and threatened to reshape the political landscape.

Doug Duncan, pictured kicking off Roofing Day 2025 in Washington, D.C. above, was formerly president of Nations Roof Illinois and will now lead RCA’s western portfolio as regional president.

Hiring News

Doug Duncan Joins Roofing Corp of America

One of the industry’s most-respected leaders and current NRCA board chair joins portfolio platform as Regional President

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 10, 2025

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Doug Duncan, former president of Nations Roof Illinois, joins Roofing Corp of America as Regional President, bringing 25-plus years of industry leadership to the role.

Roofing Safety

Roofing Industry Voices Concern Following HHS Layoffs

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health layoffs meant to "'streamline operations and save taxpayer dollars," says RFK, Jr.

Chris Gray

April 9, 2025

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Groups like the NRCA are worried the 10,000 layoffs across multiple health-related agencies will affect the safety of roofing professionals.

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Roofers Show Skill, Credibility with ProCertification

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble discusses how ProCertification efforts are lifting the entire roofing industry through continued education and training.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

March 13, 2025

The NRCA’s Jared Ribble gives RC an exclusive update on ProCertification and other advanced training efforts in the works.

Roofing Day with NRCA: Attend and Advocate

VIDEO: Roofing Day 2025 Preview

Roofing industry stakeholders head back to Capitol Hill at a time of rapid change.

Art Aisner

Jill Bloom

March 11, 2025

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NRCA CEO McKay Daniels previews the issues and opportunities roofing contractors and others will discuss during industry’s annual fly-in event at the nation’s capital April 8-9.

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Strength in Numbers

Why Roofing Day 2025 Matters More Than Ever

The roofing industry’s annual fly-in advocacy event April 8-9 takes on bigger meaning as change sweeps across Washington D.C.

Jill Bloom

March 7, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom shares the importance of why roofing professionals should advocate for the industry during the 2025 Roofing Day.

2 firefighters on top of a burning building

Roofing Safety

School Roof Fires Surge: 3 Incidents in 2 Weeks

Experts say preventing fires like these require common sense and training

Chris Gray

March 6, 2025

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Roofing crews and unexpected fires: a dangerous trend ignites across schools and homes. Three incidents in two weeks, from California to New Hampshire, underscore the critical need for heightened fire safety in roofing.