The roofing industry is saddened by the loss of Naphis Mitchell-Reyes, Sr., who passed away on Oct. 16, 2021 in Dallas. He was 56 years old.

Jeffrey Fick served as vice president for Fick Brothers Roofing Co. and was passionate about fundraising and awareness for cystic fibrosis.

Bechtel served in top positions with multiple roofing associations, including the National Roofing Contractors Association and Miami Valley Roofing and Sheet Metal Association.

Vincent "Vinny" Abbondanza worked at OMG Roofing Products for the last 37 years.

Over the years, Sullivan worked for Drexel, Dibiten, Monsey-Bakor, Henry and Homasote. He spent the final 16 years of his career at APOC / Gardner-Gibson Inc.

Howard was the owner of Commercial Roofers Inc. in Las Vegas and served on multiple roofing and contractor associations.

Tobiasson was a building science researcher and adviser to the NRCA. He received the Roofing Alliance’s William C. Cullen Fellowship Award for research regarding venting steep-slope, compact roof systems.

Robinson served on multiple NRCA committees and as a director from 2007 to 2014. and 2011-14.

Long-time Boak & Sons employee Mark "Odie" Odom passed away on April 25, 2019, but his family still remains a part of the roofing contractor's family.