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Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (Nov. 7, 2025)

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

November 7, 2025

From giving back to veterans in time for Veterans’ Day to a roofer in England helping his local church, check out the recent heartwarming stories to come out of the roofing industry.

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JR & Co.: Moving Up the Ladder

Military veteran Jonathan Schilling’s leadership and drive position JR & Co. as an American success story in the making

Art Aisner

November 4, 2025

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Jonathan Schilling couples his big vision with the wisdom earned over a dozen years of leading a successful roofing operation in key Midwest markets.

Supplier News

GAF Roofing Academy Joins DoD SkillBridge Program

Accreditation creates a national pipeline connecting service members with roofing careers and strengthening the industry’s skilled workforce.

Tanja Kern

September 30, 2025

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GAF Roofing Academy earns DoD SkillBridge accreditation, opening career pathways for veterans while supplying the roofing industry with trained talent.

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Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (Sept. 29, 2025)

Chris Gray

September 29, 2025

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Need a pick-me-up? Here are some recent feel-good stories from the roofing industry, including donations to veterans and nonprofit organizations supporting vulnerable community members.

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Lessons in Leadership and Growth from Roman’s Roofing

Building trust with customers and suppliers is the key to success for this Midwest team of veteran roofers

Art Aisner

September 10, 2025

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Learn how this company, founded by a small team of veteran roofing contractors, reached new success by focusing on customer care.

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Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (Sept. 8, 2025)

Chris Gray

September 8, 2025

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From free roof giveaways to veterans and first responders to a writer recognizing the hard-working individuals in roofing, here are some of the recent uplifting stories to have come from the roofing industry.

Supplier News

TAMKO and Chiefs Bring Back Veteran Roof Giveaway

Operation Rooftop provides a current or former military member with a new roof featuring TAMKO's Titan XT shingles

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 31, 2025

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The sweepstakes runs from July 29 through September 14, 2025, and is open to current and former U.S. military members who are legal residents of Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.

Manufacturer News

Central States Names Dan Pratt Vice President of Sales, Manufacturing

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 30, 2025

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Before his latest promotion, Pratt served as managing director for Central States' director for the North Division. His experience includes a distinguished military career with the Marine Corps.

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METALCON and Partners to Build Steel-Framed Retreat for Veterans

Veteran Retreat Project Takes Shape in Las Vegas, Bound for Montana

Roofing Contractor Staff

July 17, 2025

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METALCON 2025 and partners, including Military Warriors Support Foundation, build Eagles Landing — a steel-framed veteran retreat debuting in Las Vegas, bound for Montana.