Colorado Roofing Association's Year End Message from the President

By Jeff Johnston, The Roofing Company and CRA President.

Colorado Roofing Association celebrates successful 2019. 

Well here we are in December and in a few more weeks we can stick a fork in 2019.  This year was a successful one for us at TRC and for the CRA.  I am not going to bore everyone at this time about all the accomplishments that CRA got done this year but the list is long and you will get to hear about everyone one of them from me at the Awards Dinner on Feb. 20th.   I know all of you can’t wait! 

One thing I do want to say at this time, is to thank all of you for being members of the CRA and all the hard working and dedicated people that are on the board, committees and all of our sub-committees and trainers that teach at our training facility.  I especially want to thank our out-going board members that have dedicated so much time and effort for the CRA.  These folks are Ray Phillips with RTP Roofing, Amy Hawkins with Boulder Roofing and Sue Girard with John Manville. You guys have been incredible leaders for the CRA and will be sorely missed from the Board. 

As for CRA roofing business, I want to thank Stephen Phillips for the great presentation on Dec 12 regarding contract clauses and contractor liability.  Stephen speaks from a position of vast experience using real scenarios and is respectful of all questions asked.  He brings a vast knowledge that I along with many other members certainly appreciate. 

The other big thing we are working on besides gearing up for the January 23 Trade Show and getting the Awards dinner organized and ready to go relates to the legislative coalition that we are a part of.  Recently, we sent an email asking members for their retainage stories.  We are working hard to get legislation passed that will mandate that all private sector work match public sector language so you can only hold 5% retainage.  If you are like us, the retainage we have on the books is 25-35% of our total receivables right now.  We need your help!  We are asking members to please email letters and documentation to Debbie’s attention on the hardship that 10% retainage has on our companies (see more in Legislative Watch Below).  Once the new year starts, we will be working hard on this bill with our partners down at the capital.

With that final plea for help in 2019, I end this year with a wish that everyone stays safe this holiday and for each of you to have a Merry, Merry Christmas with your Friends and Family.

Learn more about the CRA and how to become a member. 

Original article source: CRA