Heidi J. Ellsworth joins NRCA’s Board of Directors and Roofing Alliance’s Board of Trustees

By Emma Peterson. 

Ellsworth shares that she is looking forward to helping guide strategy and advocacy for the roofing industry in these new roles!  

Since 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has advocated and support professionals across the construction industry through education, training and advocacy. NRCA operates through a board structure, with 35-40 directors and nine executive committee officers, all of whom are chosen through a nomination process.  

This year, we are thrilled to share that our very own Heidi J. Ellsworth will be joining the board! She was announced at the 139th NRCA Convention back in January, along with Greg Arnold, Matt Atkinson, Alexandra Chacon, Eric Dosch, Bryson Galloway, Dave Hesse, Anthony Kahny, Josh Kelly, Gregory Malcolm, Jonathan Reader and Tim Stephens.  

This incredible group will serve for the next three years, focusing on supporting strategy development and ensuring that the interests of NRCA members remain at the heart of operations. They will be led by an executive committee that includes Chad Collins as chairman of the board, Sherri Miles as chairman of the board-elect, Michelle Boykin as vice-chairman, Scott Kawulok as vice-chairman and Lynn Price as vice-chairman.  

And this is not the only board position Heidi will be taking on this year; she will also be joining the Roofing Alliance’s Board of Trustees! The Roofing Alliance is NRCA’s 501(C)(3) foundation and “serves as a catalyst for long-term growth, leadership and excellence across the roofing industry.” Their work includes everything from funding research and organizing workforce development sessions to coordinating philanthropic outreach and developing education resources. 

Overseeing all of these operations is their Board of Trustees, which is composed of “210 dedicated, diverse and thoughtful roofing contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, service providers and industry professionals united in their commitment to shape, strengthen and advance the roofing industry.” Heidi will be joining this distinguished leadership group for the 2026-27 cycle, under the leadership of Sherri Miles and John Campbell. 

Looking ahead, Heidi cannot wait to start making a difference:  

I am honored to serve on both the NRCA Board of Directors and as a trustee of the Roofing Alliance. The roofing industry has given me so much throughout my career, and the opportunity to contribute to these outstanding organizations is truly humbling. I am committed to bringing strong leadership, fresh ideas and thoughtful collaboration that will help strengthen our industry, support its future growth and ensure roofing continues to thrive for generations to come. 

Learn more about Heidi’s roles at www.nrca.net/about/leadership and www.roofingalliance.net/about/leadership.