Western Specialty Contractors bid farewell on Jan. 1, 2018 to Chief Operating Officer Jim Rechtin, Sr. who officially retired from the company after 46 years of dedicated service. Senior Vice President of Operations Tom Brooks has been promoted to replace Rechtin as COO.

The two roofing companies have entered into letter of intent to combine operations.

This month’s issue of Roofing Contractor brings you up to date on many of the latest technologies being pressed into service for the roofing industry. 

 Firestone Building Products Co. LLC has announced that Brian O’Neil has been named chief operating officer (COO).