Rick Damato is the editorial director of Roofing Contractor. He has held a number of posts in the roofing industry since 1974 and has contributed to the magazine since its inception in 1981. He can be reached at 770-331-7858 or on Twitter @RoofsByRick.
The concept that residential roofing manufacturers need to focus on the success of the residential roofing contractor is still valid. In fact, the need for it is more pronounced now than ever before.
After nearly 30 years of attending these shows, you would think they might be kind of ordinary, but I look forward to attending the 2005 International Roofing Expo (IRE) as if it were my first.