Women in aec - Articles - Page 4

2025 Young Guns

Sales and Success

Young Gun Amanda Veinott-Praml

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

October 3, 2025

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

Show News

METALCON 2025 Expands with Tours, Networking & More

From desert adventures to future-leader programs, METALCON’s October event in Las Vegas blends education with fresh ways to connect across the metal industry.

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 26, 2025

No Comments

METALCON 2025 goes beyond the trade show floor with desert tours, women-focused events, speed networking, and new programs to spark innovation and industry connections.

Roofing Distribution

Distributor Profile: Chelsea Oesch, QXO

Marketing director’s love for dogs helped fuel successful TRI-BUILT rebrand

Chris Gray

August 13, 2025

No Comments

From sales to marketing, Chelsea Oesch has transformed QXO’s TRI-BUILT into a billion-dollar brand while giving back to people, pups, and the roofing community.

Roofing Associations

Linda King Announces Retirement After Decades of Service to SPRI

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 5, 2025

No Comments

Linda King is retiring from the SPRI after more than 30 years of supporting the trade organization.

Roofing in Television

ABC Supply Co-Founder, Family Featured in A&E's 'Betting on Beloit'

Series follows Hendricks and daughter as they revitalize Beloit, Wis. homes

Chris Gray

July 8, 2025

No Comments

Diane Hendricks, co-founder of ABC Supply, and her daughter aim to revitalize Beloit, Wis., one home at a time in the new TV docuseries "Betting on Beloit" airing July 12.

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

3 Comments

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.

LIsa Pate gives us a preview of FRSA 2025

Roofing Events

VIDEO: FRSA 2025 Preview

Thousands of roofers and industry stakeholders are expected to attend the 103rd annual Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo.

Jill Bloom

Art Aisner

May 20, 2025

2 Comments

Lisa Pate, executive director of the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association, previews what roofing contractors can expect at this year's Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo June 4-6.

Staff photo from The Roof Masters, based in San Diego, Calif.

Contractor Profile

From Risk to Rooftops: How The Roof Masters Built a California Success Story

Needing to be more present as parents helped create a lasting legacy

Bryan Gottlieb

April 7, 2025

2 Comments

Founded in 2015, San Diego-based The Roof Masters thrives under Rosa and Rudy Verdugo, balancing family needs with business growth, where the couple has built a contracting firm rated among the top 1% in California.

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

No Comments

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

One Comment

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