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Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum will serve as president and Sherri Miles of Miles Roofing Inc. will serve as vice president for 2025-26.

With the July 8 tariff pause nearing expiration, the White House has secured just two trade deals, raising concerns about renewed tariffs, supply-chain disruptions and increased costs for roofing contractors and building suppliers.

RAFTRx has named George Godfrey as CEO to lead its national expansion. A seasoned executive, Godfrey brings decades of home services experience to the role.

SolarEdge has begun US production of its “USA Edition” Home Battery at its new Salt Lake City plant, one of three US factories boosting domestic clean-energy manufacturing.

Florida's Citizens Insurance has sidelined public adjusters named on claims checks, leaving roofers and suppliers there vulnerable to chasing payments.

Founded in 1983, Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal will now operate as Oklahoma Roofing & Sheet Metal, a Tecta America Company, LLC.

Home Depot has joined the race to acquire GMS Inc., challenging QXO’s $5B bid, which expired on June 24, thus making talks of a bidding war moot.

Kurt W. Baumgartner, former MRCA president and longtime leader of Martin Roofing, passed away at 75. He was remembered for his vision, mentorship and deep faith.

GAF named Chris Peetz as Chief Operations Officer, saying the C-suite addition will boost efficiency and support growth. Peetz brings 30-plus years of global manufacturing and supply chain experience.

President Donald Trump’s deportation policy reversals — initially shielding farms and hotels, then reversing course — leave roofing contractors exposed amid workforce raids and visa program gaps. Trade groups have been actively contacting members of Congress.