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Students in the spotlight: SkillsUSA success
By Lauren White. Roofing made its mark at the 2025 SkillsUSA, inspiring the next generation of tradespeople and showing thousands of students why the future looks brighter from the rooftop. The 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) was a celebration of hands-on talent, industry partnerships and student potential. ...
Cliff Johnson: A true MVP in the industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance celebrates 2025 MVP winner Cliff Johnson, a respected figure in his community and the heart of his organization. The Roofing Alliance’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards are among the highest honors in the roofing industry. Each year, these awards spotlight roofing professionals who lead with ...
Auburn University students demonstrate skill and teamwork at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Best Presenter recognition was awarded to Auburn student Arjun Varadhan. The Auburn University team impressed attendees at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition, bringing strong teamwork, passion and real-world construction skills to one of the roofing industry’s most important educational events. The team brought ...
Clemson University students take third place at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Skills, confidence and lifelong industry connections define a successful competition. Clemson University made a strong impression at the 2025 Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition with a third-place win. Bringing passion, teamwork and determination to one of the industry's most important student events, they were able ...
Bradley University students shine in the 2025 Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Students share the importance of culture in the next generation of roofing. The energy was electric at the 2025 International Roofing Expo (IRE) as the Bradley University team was interviewed and shared their story about the Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. Although the team did ...
The foundation of the industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. The Roofing Alliance continues to lead the industry. After attending the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) last week, I left once again thinking about how much the NRCA and its foundation, the Roofing Alliance, do for the industry. If you are not aware of what the ...
The Roofing Alliance announces 2025-2026 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship recipients
The Roofing Alliance approved eight new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship recipients and eleven renewal scholarships. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces the 2025-26 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Award recipients. The program offers three scholarship opportunities and all categories are open to employees of roofing industry companies, their spouses and dependent children. ...
Industry invited to submit MVP nominations by September 5, 2025
The MVP Award categories include Outstanding Performance and Leadership and Outstanding Community Involvement, highlighting workers committed to excellence on and off the roof. The Roofing Alliance has issued a call to all roofing industry professionals for the 2025-26 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. The program spotlights and promotes excellence in the ...
IKO becomes first roofing manufacturer to offer tuition savings through Clemson University and Roofing Alliance partnership
Loyalty program members can save 25% off standard tuition rates, making quality roofing education more accessible. IKO is excited to announce a new joint initiative with Clemson University and the Roofing Alliance to launch a formal education program tailored specifically to the roofing industry. Through IKO University, IKO ROOFPROs across North ...
The Roofing Alliance announces 2025-2026 leadership
Roofing Alliance welcomes Greg Hudson as president and Sherri Miles as vice president. The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2025-2026. Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as president and Sherri Miles of Miles Roofing Inc., Chesapeake, Virginia will serve as vice president. The ...
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