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2025 Young Guns

Roofing Reinvented

Young Gun Wendy Lucas

October 3, 2025

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

Roof Maintenance

Service First Solutions Team Adds Roofing Experience

Ellisha Loftus joins Service First Solutions with more than 20 years of experience in roofing and construction, focused on repair and maintenance

Art Aisner

July 30, 2025

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Service First Solutions welcome Ellisha Loftus to the team as a growth consultant, helping roofers expand their reach.

Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction, was named QXO’s 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year after a nationwide vote.

Awards News

QXO Names Rachel Narveson as 2025 Female Roofing Professional of the Year

Proficient Construction is a top 3% contractor, according to BuildZoom scores

Chris Gray

June 18, 2025

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Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction in Lake Elmo, Minn., is the winner of QXO's 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year program.

Distributor News

Beacon Launches Fifth Annual Campaign to Celebrate Women in Roofing

5 finalists to be named in May through public voting process

Roofing Contractor Staff

March 19, 2025

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Submissions for Beacon's annual Female Roofing Professional of the Year contest is underway, with nominations accepted through April 18.

Roofing Distribution

Distributor Profile: Julia Farrell, WRYKER Construction Supply

Young leader adapts to evolving industry with a strong team and background in computer science

Chris Gray

March 12, 2025

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By adopting an iterative approach to improving her company, WRYKER Construction Supply President Julia Farrell ensures the distributor serves up wins for its customers.

Women in Roofing

Celebrating Women in Roofing Distribution

Industry professionals share their experiences and advice on finding success and overcoming odds

Chris Gray

March 7, 2025

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During Women in Construction Week, we highlight women in distribution and the insights they have working in a male-dominated industry.

The show floor at the International Roofing Expo

IRE 2025

Roofing Distributors Play Key Role in 2025 IRE Success

Distributors supported contractors through sponsorships, empowering educational sessions and bolstering women and Latinos

Chris Gray

February 26, 2025

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Roofing distributors and suppliers share their thoughts on the 2025 International Roofing Expo and how they supported the industry at what could be the biggest show in the event's history.

IRE 2025

NWIR Days 2025: A True Focus on Women

By experimenting with its format and hosting off-site from the IRE, National Women in Roofing succeeds in empowering others

Chris Gray

February 19, 2025

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Members of National Women in Roofing explored the depths of Texas, literally, before exploring the depth of knowledge offered to them at the 2025 NWIR Days held in San Antonio Feb. 16-17.

IRE 2025

PHOTOS: NWIR Day at IRE 2025

Around 500 members attend revamped event to boost their business acumen

Chris Gray

February 18, 2025

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Hundreds of women from around the country gathered in San Antonio, Texas for two days of fun, education and networking during the 2025 NWIR Days. Check out some images we captured during the event with our exclusive photo gallery.